Self-Portrait c. 1900

"Self-Portrait" is a black and white photograph by Clarence H. White, a prominent American photographer. Taken around 1900, the image captures White in a contemplative mood, his gaze directed slightly downwards. The soft lighting and intimate composition, which focuses on the subject's face and upper body, create a sense of quiet intensity and introspection. The photograph exemplifies White's mastery of the photographic portrait, highlighting his ability to capture the essence of his subjects. The image is a powerful example of the "pictorialist" movement in photography, a style that emphasized artistic expression and subjective interpretation in the photographic process.