Untitled #223 1989

"Untitled #223" (1989) is a color photograph by Cindy Sherman that presents a woman dressed in a red gown and a patterned headscarf cradling a doll in her lap. Sherman’s work often utilizes theatrical costuming and makeup to explore themes of identity and representation. This particular piece references traditional depictions of the Virgin Mary, prompting viewers to consider the constructed nature of femininity and the role of women in art history.