Renée Jacobs, Female Nudes, Original Signed Polaroid Countertypes, Set of 4

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Renée jacobs (born in 1962)

a. Girl in bed touching her breast
b. Nude woman in bed
c. Nude girl … Read more Renée jacobs (born in 1962)

a. Girl in bed touching her breast
b. Nude woman in bed
c. Nude girl with horse
d. Nude girl in a wine cellar

unique set of four original photographs (polaroid countertypes)
year: 2010 ca.

a. 47 x 33 mm
b. 40 x 29 mm
c. 47 x 35 mm
d. 49 x 33 mm

overall (as shown with background):
154 x 112 mm

each signed in the back by the artist

excellent quality

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the artist

renée jacobs is a powerhouse in contemporary photography, bridging the gap between social justice and the erotic. Before becoming a celebrated fine art photographer, jacobs spent fifteen years as a civil rights lawyer. This background in activism is the bedrock of her creative philosophy; her work is not merely about aesthetics, but about the agency, sovereignty, and constitutional rights of women over their own bodies.

as a lesbian artist, jacobs provides a vital "female gaze" that stands in sharp contrast to the legacy of photographers like helmut newton. While newton’s work often framed women as statuesque, cold, or submissive within a masculine fantasy, jacobs’ imagery is rooted in intimacy and mutual vulnerability. Her subjects are participants rather than objects, reflecting a queer sensibility that prioritizes emotional connection and authentic desire.

she is widely considered one of the most important nude photographers of the modern era, utilising film and polaroids to capture a raw, un-retouched humanity. By reclaiming the nude from the historical male perspective, she transforms the genre into an act of activism. Jacobs proves that the camera can be a tool for liberation, shifting the narrative from how women are seen by others to how they experience themselves.
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the photos

a. An intimate scene showing a woman reclining on a soft surface, her eyes closed in a moment of pleasure while touching her own breast. The soft, directional light highlights the texture of the fabric and the gentle contours of her figure.

b. Bright, high-key composition featuring a woman with long, fair hair lying on a bed of white linens. The diffused light creates a luminous, ethereal quality, emphasising the contrast between her features and the surrounding textures.

c. Stark, theatrical image set in a stable. A nude woman stands beside a white horse looking out from a stall. The high-contrast lighting and the simple, architectural lines of the barn create a balanced and dreamlike tableau.

d. Stunning moody, low-light photograph set within a wine cellar. The subject stands amongst rows of large wooden barrels, with deep shadows and selective highlights creating a rich, textured, and mysterious environment. This piece has an attribution mark,
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