Suspended Gesture, In Between, Old Snapshot Photo of Woman in Swim Costume 19th century math a sailor's weapon

a sailor's weapon

especially after the Civil War

Overall dimensions: 9 15/16" x 6 3/4"

plus orange and black glass eyes and tiny brass nails for the nostrils

Suspended Gesture, In Between, Old Snapshot Photo of Woman in Swim Costume 19th century math a sailor's weaponA friend, who is also a choreographer, recently commented on how a snapshot I had listed reminded her of the work of Meredith Monk, which made me aware of how often I am attracted to photographs that feel like dance stills. Like this one. And the beauty of a photograph is that it suspends a moment, a gesture, forever. I love the awkwardness here, leg raised and arms extended for balance but also a bit like flapping wings. This woman's posture also