Contextual

This image was taken by photographer Arnold Newman in Essen, Germany, 1963 and was taken of the industrialist, Alfried Krupp. Newman was a Jewish American photographer who was most well known for his environmentalist portrait style, often taking images of artists and politicians.

When Krupp first viewed his portrait he was furious as Newman had presented him in a villain. Newman later came out to say that it was his impression of a Nazi who managed to survive, yet killed millions. This was Newman’s own way of getting some revenge for the Jewish community.

Emotional Response

The image creates an emotional response for the viewer of anxiety and fear due to the shadowing on Krupp’s face. The image definitely depicts Krupp as the villain and gives off an ominous atmosphere.

Technical

This image was taken from a front angel using Krupp as the centre of the image. The two pillars behind him act as a frame and the back of the warehouse acts as sort of horizon line. The lights on the celling function as leading lines guiding the viewers eyes through the background scene.

Visual

In this image we are able to see a man in around his late 50’s wearing a black suit. He is shown with his fingers interlocked and placed under his chin. His surroundings are industrial, with graffiti on the pillars either side of him as well as the construction work behind them. We can also make out two trains, one a light blue, while the other is a burgundy red.

Conceptual

This photo was taken as a portrait photograph for a convicted Nazi named Alfried Krupp. While it was meant to show him in a positive view, the photographer, Arnold Newman, showed him in the opposite.