Portrait of Alfred Krupp Analysis

Emotional Response:
  • Dark and sinister feel to the photo.
  • Background feels cathedral-like.
  • Character wears suit so has an authoritative feel, like he's above the workers.
 Technical:
  • Wide angle lens.
  • Uses camera to capture image.
  • Symmetrical.
  • Strong Perspective.
Visual:
  • White, old male.
  • Smug looking male.
  • Dominant character.
  • Maintaining strong eye contact with the camera.
  • Cathedral-like background.
  • Not very colorful/vibrant.
Concept:
  • The image was Arnold's way of revenge on Krupp. Krupp used slave labour in his factory and assisted and supported the nazi's.
  • Newman was a jew and by making Krupp look as emil as possible was his way of revenge.
Context:
  • Arnold Newman was a Jewish photographer. He was approached initially by Krupp to take his photos but when Krupp found out Newman was a jew, he was rejected because of his nazi supporting views. However, Newman insisted Krupp that he looks at his portfolio, which lead to Krupp then agreeing to have Newman take his photo.
  • Alfred Krupp was an industrialist. He was accused of using slave labour for his Nazi war ethic.

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