Angola, Louisiana 19 - 1999

"Angola, Louisiana" (1999) is a photograph by Deborah Luster, part of her series documenting life at Angola Prison in Louisiana. The image features a close-up portrait of an inmate, captured in a straightforward, almost clinical style, highlighting the stark realities of incarceration. Luster’s work often employs a tintype process, which gives the images a historic, archival feel, reminiscent of 19th-century photography. This approach emphasizes the ongoing struggle for human rights within the prison system.