Untitled Film Still #22 1979

Cindy Sherman's "Untitled Film Still #22" (1979) is a black and white photograph that portrays a woman in a 1950s-style outfit walking down a set of stairs. Sherman's series of "Untitled Film Stills" from the late 1970s are known for their exploration of female identity and the portrayal of women in media. By placing herself as the subject and constructing different cinematic scenarios, Sherman challenges traditional notions of femininity and explores the role of women in film and society. The photograph's composition, with the woman isolated in the middle ground and the stairs receding into the background, creates a sense of mystery and intrigue, inviting viewers to imagine the narrative behind the scene.