Flavio and his Father Looking out the Window 1961

Gordon Parks's 1961 photograph, "Flavio and his Father Looking out the Window," captures a poignant moment between a father and son. The image, taken in black and white, depicts the two figures in profile, gazing out a window at an unseen scene. The father, seated in the foreground, appears weary, while the young Flavio, situated in the shadowy background, seems both contemplative and hopeful. This work is a powerful example of Parks's commitment to social realism, capturing the complexities of everyday life and the human condition.