Nancy Harris 1951

"Nancy Harris" is a striking portrait photograph by German-American photographer Ilse Bing, taken in 1951. Bing, a pioneer of modern photography, is renowned for her use of large-format cameras and her mastery of light and shadow. The portrait captures Harris's intense gaze and the delicate features of her face, revealing a sense of both vulnerability and strength. Bing's use of sharp focus and a dramatic close-up composition emphasizes Harris's expressive eyes and her determined mouth, making this a powerful and memorable image.