Annette Rose, St. Gabriel, Louisiana 25 - 1999

"Annette Rose, St. Gabriel, Louisiana" is a 1999 photograph by Deborah Luster, known for her series depicting the lives of women in prison. Luster’s work often employs a vintage aesthetic, creating a sense of historical resonance. The image, in its sepia tones and cropped composition, appears to reference early 20th-century portraiture, creating a poignant connection between the past and present. Annette Rose, captured in a prison uniform, stands defiantly, her gaze directly confronting the viewer. Luster’s photographs offer a complex and humanizing portrait of a marginalized population.