Solo, MALDICIDADE 4

miguelriobranco

character portrait

low key portrait

face

portrait image

portrait

close up portrait

portrait subject

portrait reference

human

nose

portrait character photography

portrait photography

celebrity portrait

"Solo, MALDICIDADE 4" is a photograph by Brazilian artist Miguel Rio Branco, renowned for his evocative black-and-white and color photography exploring the complexities of social and political landscapes. This portrait, featuring a young woman intensely smoking a cigar, captures a moment of intimacy and defiance, showcasing Rio Branco's signature style of capturing raw human emotion and the social realities of his subjects. The stark contrast of light and shadow, the woman's intense gaze, and the symbolic act of smoking create a powerful visual narrative, inviting viewers to contemplate the themes of identity, power, and the human condition within the context of contemporary life.