Artwork
Legs
Legs is a print by David DiFrancesco. It dates from 1978 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
David DiFrancesco’s 1978 work *Legs* is a black‑and‑white print that isolates a pair of high‑heeled legs viewed from behind.
David DiFrancesco’s 1978 work *Legs* is a black‑and‑white print that isolates a pair of high‑heeled legs viewed from behind. The composition is devoid of any surrounding environment, focusing attention solely on the legs and a draped strip of fabric that appears to merge with the skin. The artist’s signature appears in the lower corner, accompanied by the numeral “78,” indicating its date of creation.
Subject & Meaning
The image presents two legs positioned apart, each clad in a high heel, while a long piece of cloth folds over the feet and extends upward, creating a visual continuity between garment and body. The juxtaposition of the sleek footwear with the loosely rendered fabric invites contemplation of the relationship between fashion, the human form, and the tension between structure and fluidity.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a stark monochrome palette, the print’s surface is marked by irregular, scratchy lines that suggest hand‑applied tools such as a brush or stylus. This tactile quality contrasts with the smooth silhouette of the legs, emphasizing the materiality of the medium. The absence of background space heightens the graphic impact of the line work and the interplay of positive and negative space.
History & Provenance
Created in 1978, *Legs* is signed by DiFrancesco, confirming authorship. While specific ownership details are not recorded here, the work is catalogued among other prints of the period, reflecting the artist’s exploration of figurative minimalism during the late 1970s. It remains accessible for study through institutional collections that house comparable works.
Artist & collection
Artist
David DiFrancesco,, is a photoscientist, inventor, cinematographer, and photographer.
