
Self-Portrait (Side Torso Bent with Large Upper Arm)
A striking close-up gelatin silver print by John Coplans presents an aged male torso in profile, dramatically bent and compressed to emphasize the weight and volume of the upper arm and surrounding flesh. The monochromatic image strips away any identifying features, transforming the body into an abstract study of form, texture, and the undeniable physicality of aging. Coplans' unflinching examination of his own body challenges conventional notions of beauty and representation in portraiture.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, on photo paper, with full margins,
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
October 28, 2013
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