Aleesis Curtis
La Cigale, Edward Steichen
negative 1901, print 1908
This image pulled me in for many reasons more than a simple photograph would. Upon first glance, it gave me a eery sense of curiosity and portrayed a familiar sense of vulnerability. The naked womens hunched back and the contrast between her white body and the dark atmosphere made me feel as though something was definitely not right and an underlying sense of urgency. A strong sense of exposure was enhanced by the hiddenness of her form and the way it affected me was all too familiar.
