St. Gabriel, Louisiana 30 - 1999

"St. Gabriel, Louisiana" is a photograph by Deborah Luster from her "A Southern Family" series. This 1999 image is presented in a sepia tone reminiscent of vintage tintypes. It features a woman, likely a member of the Luster family, in a simple pose, looking directly at the viewer with a contemplative expression. Her hands are clasped in a gesture of prayer or reflection. The intimate scale and somber tone of the image contribute to the series' focus on the history and identity of African-American families in the South.