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Francesca Woodman — Francesca Woodman
Francesca Woodman

Francesca Woodman

A haunting self-portrait by Francesca Woodman, this gelatin silver print exemplifies her signature exploration of identity, the body, and psychological space. The image renders the human form in soft, ethereal tones, often blurred or partially obscured, as if dissolving into or emerging from its surrounding environment. Woodman's intimate yet unsettling visual language invites viewers to contemplate themes of vulnerability, absence, and the elusive nature of the self.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.

🔨 Auction Lot

Important Photographs from the Collection of Dr. Anthony Terrana

April 2, 2013

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Francesca Woodman, Francesca Woodman

A haunting self-portrait by Francesca Woodman, this gelatin silver print exemplifies her signature exploration of identity, the body, and psychological space. The image renders the human form in soft, ethereal tones, often blurred or partially obscured, as if dissolving into or emerging from its surrounding environment. Woodman's intimate yet unsettling visual language invites viewers to contemplate themes of vulnerability, absence, and the elusive nature of the self.

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

Related themes

Conceptual Photography, 20th Century, Figure Study, Cult Artist, Conceptual, Figure, American, Photograph, 1970s-1980s, Gelatin Silver Print, American Artist, Introspective Mood, Surrealist Influence, Art Photography, Female Photographer, Self-Portrait, Black and White, Contemporary

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