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the black and white photograph depicts a stark and unsettling scene. a nude female model is partially inside the open jaws of a large crocodile, which lies on a concrete floor. the crocodile appears to be either a prop or a very still and large specimen. the woman's legs are outstretched, and her upper body is mostly obscured within the crocodile's mouth. the background is a simple, industriallooking space. the overall mood of the image is surreal and provocative, suggesting themes of vulnerability, power, and the relationship between humanity and nature. the style suggests it may be a piece of performance or conceptual art from the mid20th century.

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Source: Helmut Newton’s Controversial Career Focus of New Documentary

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Created by: Val (@fishlove)

Parent collection: Helmut Newton (1920 - 2004)

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Created at: 2024-12-07T02:24:59.064Z

Updated at: 2025-03-15T00:17:20.615Z


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What is in the image: the black and white photograph depicts a stark and unsettling scene. a nude female model is partially inside the open jaws of a large crocodile, which lies on a concrete floor. the crocodile appears to be either a prop or a very still and large specimen. the woman's legs are outstretched, and her upper body is mostly obscured within the crocodile's mouth. the background is a simple, industriallooking space. the overall mood of the image is surreal and provocative, suggesting themes of vulnerability, power, and the relationship between humanity and nature. the style suggests it may be a piece of performance or conceptual art from the mid20th century.

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WDTagged Tags: monochrome, greyscale, barefoot, lying, kaijuu, sharp teeth, teeth, 1girl, tail, monster