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the image is a striking black and white fashion photograph from vogue magazine, likely from the 1960s. it features two female figures, possibly mannequins or models, lying on a surface connected to wires and electrodes resembling medical equipment.  the figures are wearing swimsuits or lingerie. the overall style is surreal and experimental, blending fashion photography with a sense of scientific or technological experimentation. the composition is carefully arranged, creating a strong visual impact through the repetition of the figures and the stark contrast of light and shadow.  the image has a dreamlike, almost unsettling quality due to the combination of fashion and what seems to be a clinical setting.  there's an element of collage in the way the figures are overlaid and the background elements are incorporated.

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Source: Helmut Newton - BVSept 1st 1968.jpg (1600×1181)

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Created by: Val (@fishlove)

Parent collection: Helmut Newton (1920 - 2004)

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Created at: 2024-12-07T02:24:22.267Z

Updated at: 2025-03-15T00:17:20.616Z


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What is in the image: the image is a striking black and white fashion photograph from vogue magazine, likely from the 1960s. it features two female figures, possibly mannequins or models, lying on a surface connected to wires and electrodes resembling medical equipment. the figures are wearing swimsuits or lingerie. the overall style is surreal and experimental, blending fashion photography with a sense of scientific or technological experimentation. the composition is carefully arranged, creating a strong visual impact through the repetition of the figures and the stark contrast of light and shadow. the image has a dreamlike, almost unsettling quality due to the combination of fashion and what seems to be a clinical setting. there's an element of collage in the way the figures are overlaid and the background elements are incorporated.

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WDTagged Tags: monochrome, greyscale, multiple girls, 2girls, barefoot, underwear, panties, breasts, closed eyes, long hair, bra