New York, New York. Richard Wright, poet 1943

Gordon Parks's 1943 portrait, *New York, New York*, captures the stoic presence of African American poet Richard Wright. The photograph, taken in a studio setting, features Wright in a suit and tie, his gaze directed straight at the camera. The background, an abstract artwork featuring geometric shapes and lines, adds a layer of visual complexity to the composition, highlighting the interplay of light and shadow. The image exemplifies Parks's masterful use of light and composition in his photographic work, and provides a powerful visual record of a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance.