Gloucester Fishing after 1942

Gordon Parks' "Gloucester Fishing" is a powerful black and white photograph taken after 1942. Parks, renowned for his social documentary work, captures the gritty reality of Gloucester's fishing industry. Three fishermen, silhouetted against a stormy sky, toil on a boat, their figures dwarfed by the vastness of the sea. The photograph's stark composition and dramatic lighting, as well as the fleeting presence of seagulls, evoke the harshness of the fishermen's lives and the unpredictable nature of their work. The image is a testament to Parks' ability to capture the dignity and struggle of working-class Americans, serving as a poignant reminder of the human cost of labor.