- Description
- Who is the artist? Yousuf Karsh
- What is the title of the work? Ernest Hemingway
- When was it created? 1957
- What is it made out of? (media) Graphite
- What is the size? 60.4 x 50.6 cm
- What is the setting of the work? N/A
- Is it additive, subtractive, or cast? Cast
- What is it? (include subject matter and note details) The photo is a portrait of author Ernest Hemingway one of the most influential authors ever.
- Analysis- Identify and describe the elements and principles of design that pertain to your piece:
- Line
- Color
- Shape
- Form
- Texture- The texture of Hemingways face shows the years of travel and adventures he's endured in his life.
- Space
- Value
How were the elements arranged to order and control:
Unity
Variety
Balance (symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial)
Harmony
Emphasis or Dominance
Rhythm and Movement
Contrast
Proportion/Scale
- Interpretation
How do you feel when you look at the piece?
What viewer response does the piece evoke?
What is the mood of the work? The mood of the work is calm
Does the work tell a story? The work does not tell a story
What do you think was the artist’s purpose for creating the piece?
- Judgement
Is it, or should it be, an important piece in art history? I feel like it should be because this was one of the last photographs taken of Hemingway before died. He is also one of the most widely known writers ever making the photo more important
How does the work fit into the historical time period in which it was created? It fits because Ernest Hemingway was alive at the time of the publication
Has the piece had influence over other’s work?
Does the title make sense to the artwork? How does the title relate? The title makes sense because its the person being photographed