“Untitled Film Still #14” is an artwork created by Cindy Sherman in 1977, belonging to the broader art movement known as Feminist Art. The genre of this particular piece is photography and it is a part of Sherman’s “Untitled Film Stills” series. The work is a black and white photograph that captures Sherman herself posed in a manner reminiscent of actresses in 1950s and 60s Hollywood cinema, exploring themes of femininity and the construction of gender roles.
In the photograph, Cindy Sherman poses as a character in what appears to be a domestic setting. She is standing next to a dresser with a large mirror, which reflects her image from the back. The artist is wearing a sleeveless, knee-length dress with a belted waist and lace detailing on the top. Her pose is somewhat theatrical, with one hand touching her neck and her gaze directed towards the camera with an expression that could be interpreted as thoughtful, inquisitive, or perhaps concerned. The environment contains vintage or antique looking furniture, enhancing the allusion to a past era of film. On the dresser, there are various objects including a potted plant beside a pair of white gloves, and a small framed photograph, contributing to the narrative quality of the image. The scene is constructed in a way that mimics stills from mid-20th-century movies, inviting viewers to reflect on stereotypes, identity, and the role of women as portrayed in media.
