Untitled Film Still #24 1979

Cindy Sherman's "Untitled Film Still #24" (1979) is a black and white photograph depicting a woman posed against a blurry background of a cityscape and waterfront. The photograph exemplifies Sherman's series of "Untitled Film Stills," which consist of self-portraits in which she adopts various cinematic archetypes, creating a sense of mystery and ambiguity around the subjects and narratives. This particular image, with its stark contrast and solitary figure, alludes to the narrative tropes of film noir, highlighting themes of isolation and anonymity.