Arnold Newman | Portrait of Alfred Krupp | 1963

Alfred Krupp is positioned in the center of the frame in the foreground, looking directly into the lens of the camera, with his hands clasped under his chin. This is to make him seem intimidating to the viewer. He has been lit from above and from both sides, this creates dark shadows by his eyes, making him seem evil and provoke a negative feeling for the viewer.

Behind him is the entrance to a train factory which he owns. He is positioned in front of the entrance, as if he is blocking people from entering it. The walls and ceiling of the entrance is dark and draws the attention of the viewer to the center of the image, towards Alfred Krupp, making him seem like a powerful figure. In factory in the background is naturally sky lit through big windows in the ceiling, similar to those in a church or a cathedral.

The overall feel of the picture is negative with dark tones and mostly earthy colours. The lines of the roof in the background give the factory depth and size.

He is wearing a formal suit which contrasts from the hectic nature of the factory in the background. His hands are positioned in a triangular fashion which also shows power as a triangle is a strong shape.

Alfred Krupp has been portrayed in this negative yet powerful way because the trains his factory was making were used to transport Jewish people to concentration camps during the war.