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When a character or scene is framed by a foreground character's legs. This can also include shots where the character's body is framed by their own raised legs

Typically this involves a standing character in the foreground, with a second character sitting or kneeling in front of them.

Often Involves...

• imminent sex — a common theme when a character is framed by legs
• mirror — often used when a character is shown through their own legs
• backsack — when the view is between the legs of a nude male or intersex character

See Also

• tag group:optics
• repoussoir (more general)