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Sally Mann — Jessie Bites
Sally Mann

Jessie Bites

A striking gelatin silver print by Sally Mann capturing an intimate and raw moment involving her daughter Jessie, reflecting Mann's unflinching exploration of childhood, vulnerability, and the complex dynamics of family life. The image exemplifies Mann's masterful use of large-format black-and-white photography to evoke a sense of timelessness while simultaneously confronting the viewer with the untamed, primal nature of youth. As part of her celebrated *Immediate Family* series, this work challenges conventional depictions of childhood innocence.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.

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November 3, 2016

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Sally Mann, Jessie Bites

A striking gelatin silver print by Sally Mann capturing an intimate and raw moment involving her daughter Jessie, reflecting Mann's unflinching exploration of childhood, vulnerability, and the complex dynamics of family life. The image exemplifies Mann's masterful use of large-format black-and-white photography to evoke a sense of timelessness while simultaneously confronting the viewer with the untamed, primal nature of youth. As part of her celebrated *Immediate Family* series, this work challenges conventional depictions of childhood innocence.

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

Related themes

Child Portrait, Intimate Portrait, Acclaimed Photographer, Renowned Photographer, Raw And Candid Mood, Documentary Style, Fine Art Photography, Child Subject, Documentary Photography, Black and White Photography, Domestic Life, Gelatin Silver Print, American Artist, Intimate Mood, Late 20th Century, Female Photographer, Childhood Portrait, Black and White

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