Untitled Film Still #37 1979

Cindy Sherman's "Untitled Film Still #37" from 1979, is a black and white photograph from her iconic series of staged photographs that explore the roles and stereotypes of women in film. The photograph depicts the artist herself, posing in a domestic setting, in front of a fireplace, leaning against the mantle with a contemplative expression on her face, referencing the archetypal "femme fatale" character, a popular trope in film noir. Sherman's work challenges viewers to consider the constructed nature of identity and the ways in which women are often portrayed in media.