n icon of femininity, in which Mapplethorpe shows himself in women's makeup, beauty-conscious and girlish. He is almost pubescent in the frail flatness of his naked upper body. He uses lipsticks, mascara and eye shadow to create that feminine look. His hair is curly and fluffed. In this picture, Mapplethorpe looks soft and vulnerable. Different from the first picture, the second picture uses more intense lighting, to
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