“Untitled Film Still #7,” created in 1977 by Cindy Sherman, is a prominent piece in the Feminist Art movement. The artwork, part of the “Untitled Film Stills” series, is a black-and-white photograph that exemplifies the genre’s exploration of female identity and societal roles.
The artwork features a woman posing provocatively in a domestic setting, with a deliberate mise-en-scène reminiscent of 1950s and 1960s films. The subject of the photograph is adorned in lingerie, which heightens the sense of voyeurism and critique of the male gaze that characterizes much of Sherman’s work. The woman’s posture, combined with her sunglasses and disheveled hair, conveys a narrative imbued with both tension and ambiguity. Another figure, partially visible in the foreground and wearing a large hat, adds to the mysterious and cinematic quality of the scene. This dual presence invites viewers to question the roles and stories of the women depicted, emphasizing the constructed nature of the identities portrayed in the image.
