Will: Shar-Pei (I) 1985

"Will: Shar-Pei (I)" is a 1985 photograph by the American photographer Peter Hujar, known for his stark and often melancholic depictions of the underbelly of New York City in the 1970s and 1980s. The image features a black Shar-Pei dog, its wrinkled skin and soulful gaze capturing Hujar's signature style, blending intimacy with a sense of loneliness and vulnerability. The black and white composition and the dog's melancholic expression make for a poignant study of a creature often perceived as exotic and enigmatic. The image is a testament to Hujar's talent for capturing the emotional depth of his subjects.