The artwork, titled “Hopi Indian, New Mexico,” is a portrait photograph created by Dorothea Lange circa 1923. This piece belongs to the Social Realism movement and is categorized within the photo and portrait genres.
The composition of the artwork presents a close-up, high-contrast image of an individual’s face, highlighting the weathered texture and deep lines of age and experience. The subject’s eyes are narrowed, almost closed, adding to the profound and contemplative expression that pervades the image. The lighting focuses intensely on the face, creating stark shadows and emphasizing the contours and details of the skin. The overall impression is one of great depth and humanity, capturing the essence of the individual’s lived experience with striking realism.
