Drie portretten van vrouwen 1900 - 1930

This is 'Drie portretten van vrouwen' by Fauvette, made with photography, and measuring 196 by 368 millimeters. The work comprises three portraits arranged side-by-side, each framed within a decorative border. The contrast between the photographic subjects and the stylized presentation creates a tension between representation and artifice. The monochrome palette emphasizes the texture and form of the figures, drawing attention to the way light and shadow define their features and clothing. The composition invites a semiotic reading where each portrait functions as a signifier, contributing to a collective statement. The repetition of the female form, yet in varied poses and settings, challenges fixed notions of identity, exploring the constructed nature of the self. The decorative borders act as a framing device that not only separates the individual portraits but also connects them within a unified aesthetic structure. This tension between individuality and uniformity offers a rich ground for reflection on the interplay between identity, representation, and the formal elements that constitute artistic expression.