“The Man With White Umbrella” is a photograph created by Brassai in 1934, falling under the Surrealism art movement. The artwork’s genre is photography.
The artwork presents a compelling black-and-white scene where a bench is placed near a seaside promenade, bordered by a wrought-iron fence. A significant portion of the frame is dominated by an individual obscured by a prominently positioned white umbrella, which provides contrast against the darker tones of the bench and the individual’s attire. The sea in the background appears calm, and the sky is overcast, further accentuating the surreal and reflective mood of the photograph. The interplay of light and shadow, along with the stark simplicity of the composition, contributes to the enigmatic and dream-like quality characteristic of Surrealism.
