Struggle 1904

"Struggle" is a 1904 work by French photographer Robert Demachy, known for his artistic approach to the medium. The image features a nude female figure, rendered in stark black and white, against a background of swirling lines and textures. The figure appears trapped, reaching out with a sense of urgency, emphasizing the title's theme of struggle and the inherent power dynamics of the human condition. The piece exemplifies Demachy's exploration of light and shadow and his mastery of the gum bichromate printing process, a technique that allowed for unique textural effects.