Francesca Woodman was an American photographer known for her black-and-white images that often featured herself and other women in ethereal, dreamlike settings. Born in 1958 in Rome, Italy, she began taking photographs at a young age and developed a unique style that combined elements of surrealism and feminism. Her work explores themes of identity, presence, and absence. Woodman's career was tragically short; she took her own life in 1981 at the age of 22. Despite her brief life, her photographs have gained significant recognition and influence in contemporary art. Today, her work is celebrated in exhibitions worldwide, and she is considered a pivotal figure in the realm of art photography.