The artwork, titled “Garters,” was created by Philippe Halsman in 1939 and belongs to the Surrealism art movement. The genre of this piece is classified as a photograph.
The artwork presents a black-and-white photograph focusing on a pair of legs adorned with garters and sheer stockings. The garters, which appear intricately decorated with ribbon and floral details, are fastened just above the knees. The upper parts of the stockings are slightly translucent, revealing a hint of the skin underneath while maintaining a sense of elegance and delicacy. Above the stockings, the lace edges of a garment are visible, adding to the photograph’s refined and somewhat provocative nature. The composition captures the interplay between the textured lace and the smoothness of the legs, creating a striking visual contrast that is emblematic of the surrealist exploration of ordinary subjects transformed into objects of curiosity and contemplation.
