The artwork is titled “Albino Sword Swallower at a Carnival”, created by Diane Arbus in 1970 in the United States. This photograph belongs to the genre of photo art.
The artwork depicts a remarkable scene of a sword swallower, who appears to be an albino, performing at a carnival. The figure is captured in a dramatic pose, with arms extended and a large, ornate sword visibly being swallowed. The backdrop of the photograph includes a dark tent structure, which adds a sense of depth and contrasts starkly with the performer’s light-colored attire. The choice of black and white further accentuates the intensity and gravity of the act. The entire composition reflects Arbus’s distinctive style, marked by a focus on extraordinary subjects and the candid representation of human uniqueness and vulnerability.
