Untitled (woman looking in mirror) c. 1966

Robert Burian's black and white photograph, *Untitled (woman looking in mirror)*, captures a woman in a moment of preparation or reflection. The image presents the cultural expectations around femininity. Note the woman's dress, gloves, and elaborate hairstyle which suggest a formal event or social expectation. There is a tension between the polished exterior and the private setting of a bathroom. The mirror, a traditional symbol of vanity and self-awareness, encourages viewers to contemplate the woman's identity. Is she performing a role, or is she exploring her true self? The photograph creates a space where the personal and the political intersect. It reflects both individual experience and broader societal pressures.