Butchers, Paris

Three Parisian butchers stand proudly in their trade whites, their aprons and clothing stained with the marks of their craft, captured in Penn's signature style of dignified portraiture against a neutral backdrop. Penn elevates these working-class tradesmen to the level of formal subjects, bringing the same meticulous attention and respect he afforded fashion icons and cultural figures. The photograph is a gelatin silver print, signed and numbered 15/33, reflecting Penn's commitment to fine art printmaking and his lifelong fascination with documenting the trades and professions of everyday working people.