Ward & Kweskin, Photographer, New York

Description

A young African girl stands outside a simple mud brick building, carrying a baby on her back. The girl is wearing a blue patterned top and a colorful sarong-style skirt. The baby is wrapped onto her back with fabric. They both have dark skin. The building is made of mud bricks with peeling paint and a thatched roof. The ground is reddish-brown dirt. The light is soft, suggesting either early morning or late afternoon. There is some green foliage visible near the building, adding a touch of life to the otherwise earthy tones. The scene evokes a sense of everyday life in a rural African community.