The Arrogant 1935

"The Arrogant" is a 1935 photographic portrait by American photographer Violet Keene Perinchief, known for her work in the Pictorialist style. The image depicts a nude male figure with a dramatic, almost theatrical pose, highlighting his musculature and adorned with a headdress. Perinchief's work often explored themes of masculinity and the human form, with a focus on capturing the individual's personality and emotions. The soft lighting and tonal range of the image, a hallmark of Pictorialism, further enhances the dramatic effect.