Flavio da Silva After Asthma Attack, the Favela 1961

This black and white photograph, “Flavio da Silva After Asthma Attack, the Favela,” by Gordon Parks, captures a young boy named Flavio da Silva lying in bed after an asthma attack in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. Taken in 1961, the image depicts the harsh realities of poverty and disease in the slums, highlighting the vulnerability and suffering of its inhabitants. Parks’ use of stark contrasts and the boy's somber gaze effectively conveys the gravity of the situation, leaving a lasting impression on the viewer.