“Untitled Film Still #11,” created by Cindy Sherman in 1977, is a photograph that forms part of her renowned “Untitled Film Stills” series. The artwork is a seminal piece of the Feminist Art movement, wherein Sherman utilizes photography to explore themes of female representation and identity.
The artwork depicts a solitary female figure lying on a neatly made bed, adorned in a lacy dress and a string of pearls. The scene is staged in a bedroom, with two nightstands flanking the bed, each bearing a lamp and other small objects. The woman gazes upward with an expression that might evoke contemplation or melancholy. The black and white aesthetic of the photograph, combined with the vintage attire and decor, channels an atmosphere reminiscent of classic film stills, thereby inviting reflection on the archetypal roles of women in cinema.
