Robert Lyons has made some fantastic photographs throughout his career, but I absolutely adore the gentile, black and white portraits that make up his Early Works.

Untitled, 1972 (from “Early Works”)
© Robert Lyons

Untitled, 1972 (from “Early Works”)
© Robert Lyons

Untitled, 1972 (from “Early Works”)
© Robert Lyons

Untitled, 1972 (from “Early Works”)
© Robert Lyons

Untitled, 1972 (from “Early Works”)
© Robert Lyons

Untitled, 1972 (from “Early Works”)
© Robert Lyons

As Robert describes the photographs,

These images are from a much earlier time in my career, circa 1972. They represent some of my early forays into portraiture and somehow informed my thinking for my later work. I believe the direct approach, coupled with something revealed from the subject and myself have constituted my continual fascination and work in this genre. During this period I was using Polaroid type 52 film extensively, having become sensitized to the darkroom chemicals. All the images here are unique prints, approximately 4”x5” in size.

See more of Robert’s work on his website.

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