Untitled (man looking at scale-model of small town) c. 1950

Editor: This photograph by Jack Gould shows a man contemplating a scale model of a town. Its composition is very linear and ordered. What do you see in its form and structure? Curator: The stark tonal contrast in this negative print emphasizes the geometric shapes and the interplay of light and shadow. Note how the man's gaze directs us to the detailed miniature. It's a study in perspective, wouldn't you agree? Editor: Absolutely. I hadn't considered the directional aspect so explicitly. Thank you. Curator: My pleasure.