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Diane Arbus — Baby in a lacey bonnet, N.Y.C.
Diane Arbus

Baby in a lacey bonnet, N.Y.C.

A striking gelatin silver print by Diane Arbus capturing an infant adorned in an ornate lacey bonnet, rendered in the artist's signature unflinching black-and-white style. Arbus's close, direct approach transforms a seemingly tender subject into something quietly unsettling, emphasizing the tension between innocence and vulnerability. The intricate texture of the lace contrasts with the raw, unidealized quality characteristic of Arbus's portraiture.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.

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Photographs Evening & Day

October 5, 2016

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Diane Arbus, Baby in a lacey bonnet, N.Y.C.

A striking gelatin silver print by Diane Arbus capturing an infant adorned in an ornate lacey bonnet, rendered in the artist's signature unflinching black-and-white style. Arbus's close, direct approach transforms a seemingly tender subject into something quietly unsettling, emphasizing the tension between innocence and vulnerability. The intricate texture of the lace contrasts with the raw, unidealized quality characteristic of Arbus's portraiture.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Renowned Photographer, 20th Century, Mid Century Modern, Influential Photographer, Documentary Photography, Mid-20th Century, Black and White Photography, Portraiture, Gelatin Silver Print, American Artist, Intimate Mood, Infant Subject, Female Photographer, Portrait Photography, Street Photography, Black and White, Childhood Subject, Social Realism

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