The Anatomy of a Chicken 1939

"The Anatomy of a Chicken" (1939) by Frederick Sommer is a stark black and white photograph depicting the dismembered parts of a chicken. The visceral imagery highlights the stark reality of death and decay, a recurring theme in Sommer's work. The photograph's composition, with the chicken parts arranged in a seemingly random pattern, evokes a sense of the fragility and impermanence of life. This unsettling yet compelling piece exemplifies Sommer's exploration of everyday objects and their unexpected beauty.