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About this work

This is a black-and-white photo of a woman with her hair pulled back into a tight, braided updo. She’s wearing a light-colored dress with puffed sleeves and long, beaded earrings. Her eyes are blanked out—just two empty white ovals—and her expression is serious. The photo is actually a print with a mirror hidden in it. If you look closely, you’ll see the image flips when you move. It’s a trick to make you think twice about what you’re seeing. Check out how this uses chiaroscuro—the strong contrast between light and shadow.