Dubrovnik, Croatia, July 16, 1996 1996

"Dubrovnik, Croatia, July 16, 1996" is a 1996 photograph by Dutch artist Rineke Dijkstra. Known for her portraits, Dijkstra captures a young woman standing on a beach in a floral bikini. The image presents a simple yet powerful composition, highlighting the subject's direct gaze and confident posture. The backdrop of the sea and coastline provides a sense of place and scale. Dijkstra's work often focuses on the complexities of identity and the human condition, exploring themes of youth, vulnerability, and the passage of time.