St. Gabriel, Louisiana 30 - 2000

"St. Gabriel, Louisiana" is a 2000 photograph by American artist Deborah Luster. The image is part of Luster's "A Louisiana Project", a series of portraits taken between 1994 and 2000. It depicts a young, African American male seated with a direct, intense gaze. The image is presented in a traditional portrait format, with the subject centrally positioned against a dark background. The composition and subject matter evoke a sense of quiet dignity, and the use of a tinted print enhances the nostalgic and historical atmosphere of the piece.