Flavio Feeding Zacarias 1961

"Flavio Feeding Zacarias" is a poignant black and white photograph taken by Gordon Parks in 1961. The intimate composition depicts a young boy named Flavio feeding his younger brother Zacarias, both looking gaunt and malnourished, highlighting the harsh realities of poverty and hunger. Parks's use of light and shadow underscores the emotional weight of the scene, creating a stark and moving image that resonates with viewers. This image exemplifies Parks's commitment to documenting the lives of marginalized communities, making it a key example of his social realist photographic style.