The artwork “Untitled Film Still #23,” created by Cindy Sherman in 1979, is a significant piece within the Feminist Art movement. This artwork belongs to the genre of photography and is a part of the larger series entitled “Untitled Film Stills.”
The black-and-white photograph depicts a young woman dressed in vintage attire, including a buttoned coat with a prominent white collar and a stylish hat. She holds a cigarette and a small purse, standing against an urban backdrop with indistinct buildings and trees. Her gaze is directed off to the side, creating a sense of narrative tension as if she is captured in a moment of contemplation or concern. The ensemble and setting evoke a cinematic quality, reminiscent of film stills from mid-20th-century movies, highlighting themes of identity and societal roles often explored in Sherman’s work.
