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Alec Soth — Patrick, Palm Sunday, Baton Rouge, LA
Alec Soth

Patrick, Palm Sunday, Baton Rouge, LA

A solitary figure named Patrick is photographed in the warm, humid atmosphere of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on the occasion of Palm Sunday, capturing a quiet moment that hints at the intersection of faith and everyday life. Soth's large-format chromogenic print renders the scene with his characteristic stillness and rich, saturated color, inviting the viewer to contemplate the subtle narrative layers embedded in the subject's surroundings and expression. The image exemplifies Soth's documentary yet deeply personal approach to portraiture, finding profound meaning in ordinary American lives and places.

Medium
chromogenic print

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 28, 2016

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Alec Soth, Patrick, Palm Sunday, Baton Rouge, LA

A solitary figure named Patrick is photographed in the warm, humid atmosphere of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on the occasion of Palm Sunday, capturing a quiet moment that hints at the intersection of faith and everyday life. Soth's large-format chromogenic print renders the scene with his characteristic stillness and rich, saturated color, inviting the viewer to contemplate the subtle narrative layers embedded in the subject's surroundings and expression. The image exemplifies Soth's documentary yet deeply personal approach to portraiture, finding profound meaning in ordinary American lives and places.

Medium
chromogenic print
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Muted Color Palette, Melancholic Mood, Vernacular Photography, Large Format Photography, Color Photography, Male Artist, Fine Art Photography, Documentary Photography, Southern United States, Contemporary Artist, American Photographer, American South, Chromogenic Print, Religious Subject, Portrait Photography, Social Documentary, Established Artist

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