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Girl with Stork, Mexico City, c. 1926 (b / w photo)
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Girl with Stork, Mexico City, c. 1926 (b / w photo)
472707 Girl with Stork, Mexico City, c.1926 (b/w photo)
by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23162610
© Galerie Bilderwelt / Bridgeman Images
Absurd Afraid Anxious Bizarre Creepy Hands Clasped Mexican Mexico Nervous Scared Smock Stork Stuffed Surreal Taxidermy Threatening Upset Weird
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This photograph captures a surreal and bizarre moment in Mexico City, circa 1926. In the image, a young girl stands nervously next to a taxidermy stork, creating an unsettling juxtaposition between the living and the stuffed. The child's expression is one of fear and anxiety as she clutches her hands together tightly, seemingly threatened by the presence of this peculiar bird. The photographer, Tina Modotti, known for her unique style and exploration of social issues through photography, masterfully creates an absurd scene that leaves viewers questioning its meaning. The smock-clad girl appears trapped in this strange encounter with the lifeless creature. The eerie atmosphere evokes both curiosity and discomfort. This photograph showcases Modotti's ability to capture moments that challenge our perception of reality. It serves as a reminder of how art can provoke emotions beyond what meets the eye. As we delve into this snapshot from the 1920s Mexican culture, it becomes clear that there is more than meets the eye within this composition. With its elements of nervousness, humor, and even creepiness intertwined with societal undertones prevalent during that era - it invites us to reflect on our own fears and anxieties while contemplating what lies beneath the surface in our own lives.
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