Puerto Rican Woman with a Beauty Mark 1969

Diane Arbus’s 1969 photograph "Puerto Rican Woman with a Beauty Mark" exemplifies her signature style of portraiture, capturing the raw emotion and vulnerability of her subjects. The woman’s gaze is direct and intense, framed by dark, flowing hair and a sheer black veil. Arbus often used close-ups to emphasize the details of her subjects' faces, highlighting their uniqueness and challenging societal norms. This portrait, taken in New York City, is a powerful testament to Arbus’s ability to connect with people from all walks of life and reveal their humanity through the lens of her camera.