Untitled #54 (Sally Salt Says) 1999

Anna Gaskell's 1999 photograph, "Untitled #54 (Sally Salt Says)," showcases a close-up view of a young woman's hands and a hint of her face and hair. Gaskell's work often explores themes of identity, gender, and performance, and this piece suggests a sense of vulnerability and introspection through the soft lighting and the subject's exposed hands. The image's title, "Sally Salt Says," evokes childhood games and innocence, potentially adding a layer of irony to the overall composition. The photograph is a stark and striking example of Gaskell's signature style of photography, which frequently features intimate and often unsettling portraits of young women.