Some Questions about Portraits

Hi, folks. I’m interested in your thoughts on portraiture. Specifically, I’d like to know one example each of:

• A best/great/favorite portrait — something that you consider to be at the top of the genre
• A portrait that is highly regarded or popular, but that you dislike

If you can also say a little about why, that would be extra awesome. Can be an individual photograph or a series, but should be more specific than just naming a great portraitist.

Also, if there’s any favorite writing (blog post, book, whatever) about portraiture that you’d like to point me to, that would be great as well.

Thanks! You can respond via tumblr, Disqus, email (kukkurovaca@gmail.com), or whatever.

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