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

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Renée jacobs (born in 1962)

a. Girl on a mountain
b. Nude girl in a bath
c. Girl in bed … Read more Renée jacobs (born in 1962)

a. Girl on a mountain
b. Nude girl in a bath
c. Girl in bed touching herself
d. Nude girl on a beach bench

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

a. 47 x 34 mm
b. 47 x 33 mm
c. 42 x 35 mm
d. 47 x 34 mm

overall (as shown with background):
170 x 142 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. This image depicts a woman standing on a rugged, mountainous ridge. The wide, sweeping landscape in the background creates a sense of immense scale, contrasting the delicate presence of the figure with the untamed natural world.

b. An intimate interior scene showing a woman reclining within a bath. The soft, diffused light and the enclosing lines of the tub create a private, quiet atmosphere, with the focus remaining on her thoughtful expression.

c. A highly dynamic and abstract composition featuring a woman in a moment of personal intimacy on her bed. The unconventional, tilted angle and the interplay of deep shadows emphasise the graceful lines and movement of the body in a domestic space.

d. This photograph shows a woman sitting on a bench in an open, outdoor seaside setting. The low camera angle gives the figure a monumental quality, blending a sense of classic cinematic glamour with a gritty, sun-drenched environment. This piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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