The artist of inspiration is Yousuf Karsh. The intent of his photographs were to capture the deepest parts of his subjects. He focused on their soul and their roles beyond what the public saw of them. This included showing their emotions, particularly through the focus on their eyes.

For example, in this portrait of singer Marian Anderson, Karsh reveals a side of the singer that is more than her songs and her shows. She is deeply connected with music and feels a passion for it that can be seen in her eyes and her posture. This shows that the intent of Karsh’s photographs is to capture the inner selves of his subjects, and he spends time researching and planning these shots so that they are more than just on the surface level.

 

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