Reflections of India

A villager, Karnataka

A villager, Karnataka

A villager, Karnataka

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A smile at the centre of a portrait

The man smiles towards the camera. A cap, beard and cropped shirt collar frame his face against a blurred background. The close view dispenses with an extensive description of place, drawing its effect from a direct encounter with one person.

This work belongs to the Karnataka portraits within Reflections of India. Its close framing moves from the broad regional setting to the immediate presence of a face. Lines, beard and smile carry the image, making the encounter itself its subject.

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