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Serra Pelada, Brazil (backs) by Artist: Sebastião Salgado

Serra Pelada, Brazil (backs)

Artist: Sebastião Salgado

1996–2002

Gelatin silver print

Yale University Art Gallery

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A dense crowd of people, mostly men, are shown from behind, climbing a steep incline. They are carrying large sacks or bundles on their backs, appearing to be laborers. Serra Pelada, Brazil (backs) Artist: Sebastião Salgado (Brazilian, 1944–2025) Janet and Simeon Braguin Fund

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sack bundle strong verticals diagonal sweep crowded composition low-angle view laborers crowd mining hillside workers stone

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