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Deborah Willis — Hortense’s Red Dress
Deborah Willis

Hortense’s Red Dress

2017

A vibrant digital c-print by Deborah Willis, *Hortense's Red Dress* celebrates the power of personal adornment and Black femininity through rich color and intimate portraiture. The striking red dress serves as a focal point, evoking themes of identity, memory, and self-expression. Willis's signature blend of photography and storytelling creates a deeply personal yet universally resonant image that honors the legacy of Black women's lives and culture.

Medium
digital c-print

🔨 Auction Lot

(RED) ONLINE

November 12, 2018

Estimate: $7,000$9,000

Lot 51

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Deborah Willis, Hortense’s Red Dress, 2017

A vibrant digital c-print by Deborah Willis, *Hortense's Red Dress* celebrates the power of personal adornment and Black femininity through rich color and intimate portraiture. The striking red dress serves as a focal point, evoking themes of identity, memory, and self-expression. Willis's signature blend of photography and storytelling creates a deeply personal yet universally resonant image that honors the legacy of Black women's lives and culture.

Medium
digital c-print
Year
2017
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Intimate Mood, C-Print, 21st Century, Digital Photography, African American Subject, Warm Red Tones, Female Photographer, Portrait Photography