Untitled (little girl playing in sprinkler) c. 1950

Curator: This evocative, though modestly sized, gelatin silver print comes to us from Lucian and Mary Brown. It's simply titled "Untitled (little girl playing in sprinkler)." Editor: Oh, it’s hauntingly beautiful. The high contrast makes it seem like a memory, doesn’t it? Fading but poignant. Curator: Yes, the contrast really emphasizes the liminal space of childhood – the girl caught between the safety of the lawn and the unknown of the sprinkler's spray. Editor: I feel the sheer joy of defying boundaries! Also, it makes me think of the lack of technology for kids back then. Curator: True, this piece speaks to a certain freedom in play, certainly different from our screen-saturated present. Editor: In that respect, it's a powerful reminder of the beauty in simplicity. Curator: Precisely. A simple moment in time. I like that. Editor: So beautifully preserved.