“Farb Family Portrait,” created by Audrey Flack in 1970, is a notable piece within the Photorealism art movement, depicting a family in a portrait format.
In the artwork, a family of four is presented in a highly detailed and realistic manner, characteristic of Photorealism. The group is dressed in vivid, period-specific clothing that captures the essence of 1970s fashion. The father is centrally positioned, wearing a bright orange shirt and glasses, giving him an authoritative presence. To his left stands a young boy in a yellow shirt and patterned tie, exuding a sense of youthful seriousness. On the right, a woman in a pink dress and a young child holding a camera complete the family group, highlighting themes of family unity and the democratization of image-making brought by the era’s technological advancements. The backdrop of what appears to be a colorful tapestry further enriches the visual context, adding depth and cultural texture to the scene.
