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The background being offered for those three events are meant to show what Richard Avedon was doing with the Photo Of Lauren hutton socially when he created it. This photo of lauren hutton is a work that shows what Avedon usually does. In the context of his other works. Like this is a general Avedon photo, it has that shock factor with Huttons breast being pushed in your face essentially. Usuing the context of the events; When reading about Avedons work with Brodovitch it provides context as to why he has that shock value. When Avedon worked with Brodovitch, thats when he developed his ideas. Brodovitch was known to be a not entirely nice guy and he was also known for shocking images. In the backdrop of the second event, the feminist movements of 1968, including the protest against the Miss America pageant in September, Give some ideas to interpret this photo. While it may seem speculative, the prevailing gender tensions of the time could indeed have influenced its context. Avedon's preference for capturing images with provocative impact suggests that this particular photo could be seen as a statement of women's comfort with their sexuality and assertion of agency. Transitioning to the third event featuring Lauren Hutton, an actress and model, sheds further light. During her early career with Revlon, Hutton faced criticism and scrutiny for the natural gap in her teeth. In attempts to conceal it, various measures like wax or caps were employed, unfortunatly many of those attempts were unsuccessfull. Hence, in this Chanel photograph, Avedon's choice to depict Hutton with her head tilted back might be interpreted as a deliberate maneuver to alleviate any concerns about her teeth. This decision not only addresses practical concerns but also enhances the photograph's overall provocative appeal.