Elderly Woman, Paris 1950

Gordon Parks's "Elderly Woman, Paris" (1950) is a poignant black and white photograph of an elderly woman sitting with a somber expression. The image captures the loneliness and hardship of the subject, who is dressed in a plain coat and hat. Her weathered hands suggest a life of toil. Parks's work often focused on social issues, and this image is a powerful testament to the plight of the elderly in postwar Paris. The photograph's composition and lighting create a sense of intimacy and isolation, further emphasizing the subject's vulnerability.