Moon Culmination 1951

"Moon Culmination" (1951) by Frederick Sommer (1905-1999) is a photomontage featuring a fragmented image of a woman, possibly from a vintage print, against a textured backdrop. The work is a testament to Sommer's artistic style, blending found objects and photographic techniques to create evocative compositions. The fragmented figure suggests a sense of loss or absence, while the textured background evokes the passage of time and the ephemerality of memory. Sommer's photomontages, like "Moon Culmination," are known for their surreal and dreamlike qualities, often exploring themes of memory, mortality, and the passage of time.