
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.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs Evening & Day
October 5, 2016
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