Untitled Film Still #49 1979

Cindy Sherman's "Untitled Film Still #49" from 1979 is a striking black and white photograph. The work is part of her iconic series "Untitled Film Stills," where Sherman, utilizing self-portraits, recreated characters from various film genres, exploring themes of identity, gender, and the power of media. This particular image depicts a woman standing in a dimly lit room, her silhouette subtly framed by a louvered door, creating an atmosphere of mystery and intrigue. Her pose, a slight turn of the head and an air of detachment, reflects the conventions of classic film noir and its femme fatale characters.