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Woman biting the head off a doll (b / w photo)
3091160 Woman biting the head off a doll (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman biting the head off a doll. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; German, out of copyright
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Bite Biting Bitten Crazy Doll Dolls Grin Grinning Heads Hysteric Hysterical Insane Insanity Oral Restrained Restraining Sack Sacks Surreal Surrealism Surrealist Battle Of The Sexes
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This photograph captures a surreal moment that both intrigues and disturbs the viewer. In this early 20th-century postcard, we witness a woman biting the head off a doll with an expression of restrained madness on her face. The German photographer behind this enigmatic image remains unknown, but their work has found its place in private collections. The scene is filled with contrasting emotions and symbolism. The woman's grinning face suggests a battle of the sexes or perhaps even an act of defiance against societal expectations. Her actions are simultaneously insane and hysteric, blurring the line between reality and imagination. The doll itself becomes a powerful metaphor for innocence lost or shattered dreams. Its severed head lies discarded as if representing the suppression of childhood whimsy in adulthood. The composition is further enhanced by elements such as straight jackets hanging from sacks in the background, adding to the overall sense of confinement and restraint. As viewers, we are left questioning what led to this bizarre moment frozen in time. Was it an act born out of frustration or rebellion? Or does it represent something deeper within human nature? Regardless of interpretation, this photograph challenges our perceptions and invites us into a world where boundaries blur, leaving us captivated yet unsettled by its surrealist beauty.
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