The name of my photographer is Roman Vishniac and the title of the photo is "Elderly Man". Here is some information about Roman:
Background
Birthdate: August 19, 1897
Residence: Moscow, Russia (born), New York (later life)
Education: Doctorate in Zoology
Photograph Created: Late 1930's
Roman became known for his photography because it captures perspectives held by the Jews as they were being persecuted. Being a Jew himself, Roman was forced to hide his camera up his sleeve to capture pictures like the one above. Eventually, he moved to the United States after sneaking out of danger's way.
This photo is framed with the light (likely an oil lamp) coming from the left. This is a portrait capturing the dimly lit face of an elderly man. There is significant contrast in the picture between the dark corners on the left side to the brighter corner on the left. The concept of this photograph is that of a tired elderly man. He is leaning on a cane and appears absolutely exhausted.
Most likely, Roman was trying to capture the exhaustion of being a Jew and being persecuted. Overall, the photo captures the drudgery and pain of a man who has "been through it all". I really like this photo because it seems to show the emptiness and despair of the man in the photograph. It makes me wonder - what did this guy go through?!
Recreation
My recreation is a depiction of the next scene. Here the man is lying in bed after falling asleep reading a book. I framed the bed as most of the photograph. I attempted to use the light as a way to draw attention to the clothes which he took off lazily and laid on the cabinet and light.
Background
Birthdate: August 19, 1897
Residence: Moscow, Russia (born), New York (later life)
Education: Doctorate in Zoology
Photograph Created: Late 1930's
Roman became known for his photography because it captures perspectives held by the Jews as they were being persecuted. Being a Jew himself, Roman was forced to hide his camera up his sleeve to capture pictures like the one above. Eventually, he moved to the United States after sneaking out of danger's way.
This photo is framed with the light (likely an oil lamp) coming from the left. This is a portrait capturing the dimly lit face of an elderly man. There is significant contrast in the picture between the dark corners on the left side to the brighter corner on the left. The concept of this photograph is that of a tired elderly man. He is leaning on a cane and appears absolutely exhausted.
Most likely, Roman was trying to capture the exhaustion of being a Jew and being persecuted. Overall, the photo captures the drudgery and pain of a man who has "been through it all". I really like this photo because it seems to show the emptiness and despair of the man in the photograph. It makes me wonder - what did this guy go through?!
Recreation
My recreation is a depiction of the next scene. Here the man is lying in bed after falling asleep reading a book. I framed the bed as most of the photograph. I attempted to use the light as a way to draw attention to the clothes which he took off lazily and laid on the cabinet and light.
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