Book research: Angus Mc Bean Portraits…. National portrait gallery publications
After looking through the book I am definitely a fan of his
work but only after the thirties. I think this is because he focuses more on
the person in the picture rather than building up the scene around them beyond
this point. I think my favourite picture in the book is the picture of Margot
Fonteyn, 1951 page 79. I think it’s great because as soon as I looked at it I was
drawn to the face in the middle of the picture which is amazing considering
that there’s a massive pair of the legs in the foreground of the picture. After
looking at it while you realise how this happens. To start with the legs act
like a frame, and in this case with the model in the centre. Secondly, her dark
dress makes her stand out against the white background which makes her the most
noticeable feature in the frame.
I also like the picture of Christopher Fry, 1950 page 90. I like
it because it’s a completely natural looking pose and the lighting provides a
soft range of tones throughout his face. This soft look is enhanced by the contrasting
clothes and their harsh texture. It’s also helped by the large dark space
behind the subject
After completing this research I think I should spend more time planning the ways I make the models pose because it’s clear that Angus McBean has done this, which could be the key to his success.
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