Don Manuel cited the above words by the German poet from his poem “Song of Songs” based on the Biblical Solomon Songs that celebrate the sensual delights of passionate love in his writings
It is hard to believe that he was 76 years old when he took this photo, his vitality for life undiminished.
The face is not visible which adds to her mystery. The corn plant in front of her conveys both fecundity and Mexican locality . Her upper body is covered in a shawl made of a traditional pattern and only her left breast and hands are visible. It is one of his most celebrated nudes.
