Accession Number
2013/2.91

Title
Fever

Artist(s)
Rita Bernstein

Object Creation Date
2002

Medium & Support
gelatin silver print on paper

Dimensions
8 in x 10 in (20.32 cm x 25.4 cm)

Credit Line
Gift from the Collection of David S. Rosen MD, MPH

Subject matter
Rita Bernstein became a photographer after ending her law career. She turned to subjects close to her, often photographing her children and family friends. Here, a young woman stands in a domestic space, holding her hands to the sides of her face. She stands bare-chested, light from a window illuminating the lower portion of her torso.

Physical Description
This photograph is of an unclothed young woman holding her hands to the sides of her face. Light from a window illuminates her stomach.

Primary Object Classification
Photograph

Collection Area
Photography

Rights
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Keywords
arms (animal components)
cast shadows
daylight
girls
nudes (representations)
portraits