25. Irving Penn – Jean Cocteau (1948) Artist: Irving Penn (1917- ) Title: Jean Cocteau (1948) Media: platinum-paldium print Comments: Penn made this portrait of Jean Cocteau during a 1948 trip to Paris for Vogue. Each thread of Cocteau's tie, vest, and suit is etched in light and shadow; the patterns and the texture pop out in vivid, tactile detail. The drape of his coat over an extended arm adds drama and balance to the composition. Cocteau is dressed in the sartorial attire of a dandy, which, by all accounts, he was. There is an air of flamboyance about him, until you look at his face. His dead-serious expression registers the fierce intelligence of a keen observer, as if he is taking our measure while deigning to allow us to take his photograph.(14) Photo Copyright: 1949 by The Condé Nast Publications Inc. 26. Steller’s Jay Cyanocitta stelleri/ Size: L 11” WS 16” WT 3 oz Location (date): Colorado (Jan) Media: Digital Photograph Comments: Habituating readily to humans, Steller’s Jays are well-known bird at feeders, picnic areas, and campgrounds, where their loud, often raucous, calls announce their presence. The species has been the focus of detailed behavioral studies, revealing complex social behavior and vocal communications. Steller’s Jays show site-centered dominance, which is thought to be intermediate between territorial and colonial social behavior. (15) Photo Copyright: Richard Stade (2009)
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