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Peter Beard — Alistair and Croc, The Mingled Destinies of Crocodiles and Men, Lake Rudolf, Kenya
Peter Beard

Alistair and Croc, The Mingled Destinies of Crocodiles and Men, Lake Rudolf, Kenya

A striking gelatin silver print by Peter Beard capturing the raw and visceral relationship between man and beast in the wilds of Kenya's Lake Rudolf. The image reflects Beard's signature style of blurring the boundaries between human existence and the untamed natural world, exploring themes of survival, vulnerability, and coexistence. True to his lifelong obsession with Africa's endangered wildlife, this work serves as both a personal document and a haunting meditation on the intertwined fates of crocodiles and men.

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Gelatin silver print from

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May 21, 2015

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Peter Beard, Alistair and Croc, The Mingled Destinies of Crocodiles and Men, Lake Rudolf, Kenya

A striking gelatin silver print by Peter Beard capturing the raw and visceral relationship between man and beast in the wilds of Kenya's Lake Rudolf. The image reflects Beard's signature style of blurring the boundaries between human existence and the untamed natural world, exploring themes of survival, vulnerability, and coexistence. True to his lifelong obsession with Africa's endangered wildlife, this work serves as both a personal document and a haunting meditation on the intertwined fates of crocodiles and men.

Medium
Gelatin silver print from
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Renowned Photographer, Africa, 20th Century, Existential Mood, Cult Artist, Male Artist, Documentary Photography, Black and White Photography, Wildlife Photography, Portraiture, Gelatin Silver Print, American Photographer, American Artist, Environmental Commentary, African Subjects, Adventure Aesthetic, African Landscape, Established Artist, Photojournalism, Dark And Dramatic Mood, Black and White

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