The artwork “We Had An Agreement” by Kent Monkman, created in 2011, is a notable piece within the Postcolonial and Queer art movements. It belongs to the photo genre. The artwork captures a moment featuring a man, elegantly attired in formal uniform, seated on an ornate chair with a footstool in front of him. He is positioned with his back to the viewer, looking towards another figure in the distance. This second figure, appearing to be walking towards the seated man, is out of focus, adding an element of mystery and anticipation to the composition. The setting is predominantly white, contributing to a sense of ethereality and lending focus to the central subjects. This evocative photograph invites viewers to contemplate themes of power dynamics and interpersonal agreements within the context of its nuanced and layered composition.
