Pieter Hugo, Photographer, Cape Town

Description

This striking portrait captured by photographer Pieter Hugo features a young black man looking directly at the camera while carrying a baboon on his shoulders. The man wears a red and white striped athletic jersey and a blue-and-white knit beanie. The baboon is dressed in matching striped clothing, resting its arms around the man's neck. They are positioned outdoors in front of a massive, textured tree trunk with exposed roots, while blurred figures and buildings are visible in the sunlit background. The natural lighting and earthy tones accentuate the documentary style of the composition.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Earthy, Raw

Techniques

Analogue / film, Natural light

Color

Context

Editorial, Fine Art / Personal Project