E. J. BELLOCQ
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John Ernest Joseph Bellocq (1873-1949) was an American professional photographer who worked in New Orleans during the early 1920’s.
The photograph I choose is untitled, but has so much to say. I see it as a story in itself. Also it was at least taken 100 years ago or more and that the negatives are glass plates. Lee Friedlander came across 89 of these glass plates all in bad different conditions. In 1970 Lee had ingeniously developed excellent prints. What a beautiful treasure. The light is obviously natural coming through the window, it high lights the table and girl. She is center stage in this photo. I like how the mood is, all her focus is on the drink in her hand, the end of a day with a well-deserved drink. The room is simply with pictures hanging on the wall. The table is arranged with a clock, statue, whiskey, and an apple with a bite out of it, she probably thinks the whiskey will be more fulfilling. Wish I could figure out what is on the lower shelf.
There is a lot of age and erosion on the edges of this photo, but it still has a lot to say. It adds to the history of its story. Her striped nylons are the first thing that catches my eye. I like the mix of a lace shawl with the striped nylons. The room is lite with the natural light which gives the room softness; even though there is harsh whiskey to be drank. I like how the photographer E.J. Bellocq makes something beautiful out of an ugly situation.
John Ernest Joseph Bellocq (1873-1949) was an American professional photographer who worked in New Orleans during the early 1920’s.
The photograph I choose is untitled, but has so much to say. I see it as a story in itself. Also it was at least taken 100 years ago or more and that the negatives are glass plates. Lee Friedlander came across 89 of these glass plates all in bad different conditions. In 1970 Lee had ingeniously developed excellent prints. What a beautiful treasure. The light is obviously natural coming through the window, it high lights the table and girl. She is center stage in this photo. I like how the mood is, all her focus is on the drink in her hand, the end of a day with a well-deserved drink. The room is simply with pictures hanging on the wall. The table is arranged with a clock, statue, whiskey, and an apple with a bite out of it, she probably thinks the whiskey will be more fulfilling. Wish I could figure out what is on the lower shelf.
There is a lot of age and erosion on the edges of this photo, but it still has a lot to say. It adds to the history of its story. Her striped nylons are the first thing that catches my eye. I like the mix of a lace shawl with the striped nylons. The room is lite with the natural light which gives the room softness; even though there is harsh whiskey to be drank. I like how the photographer E.J. Bellocq makes something beautiful out of an ugly situation.