Voluptas Mors 1951

"Voluptas Mors," a 1951 photograph by Philippe Halsman, features a surreal composition of three nude women forming a skull-like shape with their intertwined bodies. The stark black and white composition creates a striking contrast, emphasizing the juxtaposition of beauty and mortality, furthered by the presence of a man in a top hat and monocle, looking at the "skull" with an air of intrigue. Halsman, known for his innovative use of juxtapositions and surrealism in photography, captured the unsettling beauty of this image.