It does seem rather curious, even considering different mores, morals, and symbolism of previous eras. One (counter-?) example I have always found curious is a sculpture of a topless George Washington in the Smithsonian Museum of American History. I know it pays homage to numerous symbols in classical memorial sculpture, which I’m not expert in, but it somehow seems at least as incongruous as the many more such depictions of female figures. Wouldn’t he have wanted to at least put on a toga or something? 😏 This is all from my old guy perspective of course.
I’ve been wondering/pondering about the often natural or implausible and sometimes ridiculous instances where undraped female torsos are included in a photograph (or painting or sculpture). The subject has probably been exhaustively covered in the literature
I am sure. So this is just me thinking about it in isolation. Attached is an example. It is a painting but such examples are all over. Any thoughts on the topic?
Andy
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