The Benediction
Kay Denton
Description
Subject Matter:
Denton often photographs young children in nature and domestic settings. She addresses themes of everyday life, identity, and childhood. Denton uses an 8x10 Phillips camera with vintage lenses, creating atmospheric, dream-like imagery. In this image, a young girl stands in a natural setting, her hands clasped in front of her. She wears an undergarment and a string of white daisies around her neck, a cluster of white flowers in the foreground.
Physical Description:
In this photography, a young girl stands in front of a large coniferous tree with plants surrounding her. In the foreground is a large cluster of white flowers. She looks down, wearing a string of flowers around her neck with her hands clasped in front of her.
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