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Albert Watson — Monkey with Gun, New York City
Albert Watson

Monkey with Gun, New York City

A striking black-and-white photograph by renowned photographer Albert Watson, this gelatin silver print depicts a monkey posed with a gun, creating an unsettling yet darkly humorous juxtaposition of the primal and the dangerous. Watson's masterful use of contrast and light brings dramatic intensity to the image, elevating what could be a surreal curiosity into a powerful and thought-provoking composition. The work reflects Watson's signature ability to transform unexpected subjects into iconic, cinematically charged imagery.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.

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April 1, 2014

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Albert Watson, Monkey with Gun, New York City

A striking black-and-white photograph by renowned photographer Albert Watson, this gelatin silver print depicts a monkey posed with a gun, creating an unsettling yet darkly humorous juxtaposition of the primal and the dangerous. Watson's masterful use of contrast and light brings dramatic intensity to the image, elevating what could be a surreal curiosity into a powerful and thought-provoking composition. The work reflects Watson's signature ability to transform unexpected subjects into iconic, cinematically charged imagery.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealist Photography, Studio Photography, Male Artist, Provocative Imagery, High Contrast, Black and White Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, American Photographer, Editorial Photography, Contemporary Art, Animal Subject, Master Photographer, Dark Humor

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