Gateway, Hidalgo
Paul Strand
Description
Subject Matter:
In this photograph of a large arched gateway from Hidalgo, Strand employs high contrast and dark shadows that contrast with the white building seen through the arch. The sky above is filled with clouds. The cloudy sky paired with the tonal range on the stone structure creates a moody and dramatic atmosphere. This image symbolizes Strand's departure from Mexico, as it is the last image featured in The Mexican Portfolio.
This photograph is from Paul Strand's The Mexican Portfolio published in 1967 by Paul Strand. The portfolio consists of a series of 20 images depicting Mexico's people, architecture, landscape, and churches. It was first published in 1940 under the name Photographs of Mexico, and reprinted under Strand's supervision in 1967 as The Mexican Portfolio.
Physical Description:
Photograph of a large arched gateway in Hidalgo, Mexico. This image has pronounced tonal contrast due the shadows cast by the sun.
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