Work by Joseph Cornell 1933

"Work" by Lee Miller is a striking 1933 photograph of a doll’s head encased in a glass bell jar. The subject is illuminated from below, casting long shadows and highlighting the intricate network of threads that connect the doll’s head to the base of the jar. The surrealist composition evokes a sense of isolation and fragility, suggesting a critique of societal norms and the inherent vulnerability of human existence. Miller's use of light and shadow adds to the dramatic and unsettling nature of the work, engaging viewers in a contemplative reflection on the nature of beauty and the passage of time.