Underfoot I Possibly 1999 - 2001

Irving Penn’s *Underfoot I*, a gelatin silver print from possibly 1999-2001, presents a close-up view of a smooth, fleshy, round object resting in a bed of textured, rough soil. The object's wrinkled surface and subtle, fleshy tones create a sense of discomforting familiarity, evoking thoughts of organic matter and the natural world. The image's minimalist composition and dramatic lighting, characteristic of Penn's later works, enhance the mysterious nature of the subject.