American journalist David Douglas Duncan was born in Kansas City on January 23, 1916 and now lives in Mougins, France. Duncan studied archaeology at University of Arizona for a while and finished his education in zoology and Spanish at University of Miami.
Duncan is most well-known for his combat photographs and his multiple series of Pablo Picasso.
The photograph of Picasso is framed so that his eyes and face fill almost the entire frame. The contrast of Picasso's skin and eyes and wrinkles is prominent. From the catch light of his eyes, there seems to be one big light that Duncan is standing in front of. The balance of the eyes being on the rule of thirds is fabulous.
In this image, I believe the concept was to capture Picasso's personality within his physicality. I love this photograph because even though it is just his eyes and part of his face, you can see emotion in his eyes. One eyebrow slightly raised and a seriousness yet playful feeling from his eyes. It captures Picasso himself in every sense.
Duncan's photographs of Picasso capture his personality, life and just captures a physical memory of Picasso. Duncan used the method of film for his process. He also utilized the method of being with Picasso and becoming friends him to be able to capture him in a comfortable setting.
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