Roman Artist, Giorgio De Chirico after 1949

"Roman Artist" is a powerful black and white photograph by Gordon Parks, taken after 1949, depicting the Italian artist Giorgio de Chirico. The composition centers on a close-up portrait of de Chirico, his face framed by a blurred, out-of-focus background. A partially obscured painting in a gold frame appears behind him, lending an artistic depth to the image. Parks, known for his evocative portraits, captures de Chirico's enigmatic gaze and the intensity of his presence. The photograph's starkness and sense of introspection convey the artist's contemplative nature and the power of his creative vision.