“Untitled #126” is a photograph created by Cindy Sherman in 1983, and it belongs to the Feminist Art movement. In this artwork, the artist explores themes central to the genre through the medium of photography.
The artwork depicts an individual clad in distressed, layered clothing which appears to be made from coarse fabric. The attire includes loose, fringed garments with a fabric draped over the head. The individual strikes a dramatic pose, with one foot placed on the edge of a wooden chair, and their facial expression conveys intensity or contemplation. The lighting in the photograph is dim, casting shadows that enhance the subject’s expression and texture of the attire, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the piece. The composition and aesthetic elements of the photograph reflect the artist’s engagement with performative and constructed identities, a recurring theme in Cindy Sherman’s oeuvre.
