Self-Portrait as Dreaming Man 1972

"Self-Portrait as Dreaming Man" (1972) by Douglas Prince is a striking black and white photograph that depicts the artist submerged in a body of water, his face looking up towards the sky. The image is composed in a way that suggests a dreamlike state, with the soft light and blurred background creating a sense of unreality. The artist's placement in the water, combined with the distant, almost dreamlike landscape, suggests a sense of introspection and contemplation. This work is a powerful example of Prince’s use of photography as a tool for self-exploration and the representation of internal states.