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1965 Later Print. Printed in Paris by Steinmetz for Paris, France Exhibition - Original Exhibition MAT - Used in Book, BLACK IN WHITE AMERICA, Grossman Publishers 1969 // Lousiana Prison by Leonard Freed is a haunting archival print from 1963, capturing a moment of stark humanity within the confines of incarceration. Freed's black-and-white photograph shows prisoners reaching through the bars, their outstretched hands emphasizing both their confinement and their yearning for freedom or connection. The image, with its strong contrast and dramatic lighting, draws the viewer’s attention to the isolation and desperation felt within the prison walls. Originally printed for an exhibition in Paris, this photograph was later featured in Freed’s seminal book Black in White America (1969), which documented racial and social struggles across the United States. The composition and depth of field create a powerful, almost cinematic atmosphere, inviting reflection on issues of imprisonment and social injustice.
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1965 Later Print. Printed in Paris by Steinmetz for Paris, France Exhibition - Original Exhibition MAT - Used in Book, BLACK IN WHITE AMERICA, Grossman Publishers 1969 // Lousiana Prison by Leonard Freed is a haunting archival print from 1963, capturing a moment of stark humanity within the confines of incarceration. Freed's black-and-white photograph shows prisoners reaching through the bars, their outstretched hands emphasizing both their confinement and their yearning for freedom or connection. The image, with its strong contrast and dramatic lighting, draws the viewer’s attention to the isolation and desperation felt within the prison walls. Originally printed for an exhibition in Paris, this photograph was later featured in Freed’s seminal book Black in White America (1969), which documented racial and social struggles across the United States. The composition and depth of field create a powerful, almost cinematic atmosphere, inviting reflection on issues of imprisonment and social injustice.
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