Untitled, Czech Republic (Family of Miners series) 1990

This black and white photograph, taken in 1990 by Milton Rogovin, is part of the "Family of Miners" series and depicts a coal miner in the Czech Republic. The miner's face, covered in coal dust, is a powerful image of the harsh conditions of this labor. The image, a stark contrast of light and dark, highlights the stark reality of this working-class profession, making the viewer confront the physical and emotional toll of their labor.