Femme avec coiffure ouvragée en forme d’éventail, Fouta-Djalon, Guinée (Woman with Fan-Shaped Hairstyle, Fouta Djallon, Guinea) by Denise Bellon

Femme avec coiffure ouvragée en forme d’éventail, Fouta-Djalon, Guinée (Woman with Fan-Shaped Hairstyle, Fouta Djallon, Guinea) 1939

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3d sculpting

portrait image

sculpture

3d character model

sculptural image

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

black and white

front view

statue

This striking black and white photograph, "Femme avec coiffure ouvragée en forme d’éventail, Fouta-Djalon, Guinée" (Woman with Fan-Shaped Hairstyle, Fouta Djallon, Guinea) by French photographer Denise Bellon (1902-1999) showcases the intricate artistry of a woman's traditional headdress. Taken in 1939, the image captures the woman's pensive gaze and the elaborate fan-shaped hairstyle, creating a powerful composition. The use of natural light and the interplay of shadow and light enhance the photograph's evocative quality. Bellon's work often focused on capturing the beauty and cultural significance of African traditions.