William LaRue, Pescadero, California 1960

"William LaRue, Pescadero, California" is a 1960 black and white photograph by Minor White. The image depicts a man with a mustache, leaning against a textured, rock-like surface. The starkness of the black and white medium and the dramatic lighting on the subject create a sense of isolation and contemplation. White was a leading figure in the development of "straight photography" in the 1950s and 60s, which focused on capturing the natural world in its purest form, without manipulation. The image’s composition and subject matter reflect White’s interest in exploring the interplay between light and shadow and the human experience.