Untitled #211 1989

Cindy Sherman's 1989 self-portrait, "Untitled #211", is a striking example of her signature style of photography. Sherman is known for her exploration of identity and gender through self-portraits where she transforms herself into various characters. The photograph depicts Sherman in a profile view, wearing a costume that evokes historical portraits of women, her face is meticulously painted and styled, creating an eerie, almost artificial appearance that challenges viewers' assumptions about beauty and identity. This work is part of her iconic "History Portraits" series, which explores the construction of female identity through the lens of art history.