Recreation 2

Original:
Victor Hugo on His Death Bed by Nadar Felix

Biography: Nadar was born in April of 1820 in Paris, France, where he stayed most of his life. He had no formal education in photography, but worked as a characturist in Paris. He took this photo of Victor Hugo in 1885.
Significance: Nadar was the first person to take aerial photographs and also made many advancements in lighting with photography.
Composition: Because of the dark background and the placing of light, you really focus on the subject. It also is framed very well because it's enough of the subject to understand him, but not too much.
Concept/Aboutness/Idea: This image is to document Victor Hugo before he passed. He doesn't look as if he is in pain, but rather is very peaceful.
Method: The lighting is the most important thing here. It makes you focus on him as a whole, not just looking at his face. It also helps to understand the significance of this piece and give it a serious feel.
Motivations: The intention was again, to capture this great man. He was very important, especially in the French culture, and this photo shows that he was strong until the end.
Your Opinion: I think this image is very interesting. It is respectful and intimate. I think it is a good way to represent him and show him at the end of his life.


Recreation:

Composition:I wanted to keep the same contrast between the light and the dark. I also wanted to have similar framing as the original.
Concept/Aboutness/Idea: My recreation is the next frame. It is the bed after Victor Hugo is gone. It is empty, showing how we lost such an important figure, but the light signifies that it is still very peaceful.