[Street scene, Lübeck] c. 1940s - 1950s

Curator: This photograph, attributed to Laurence Feininger, presents a street scene in Lubeck. Editor: It feels quite somber, almost cinematic in its stark contrasts and the lone figure walking along the street. Curator: Indeed, the composition is built on the strong verticality of the buildings, their facades punctuated by windows casting deep shadows. Notice how the light source, though obscured, dictates the tonality. Editor: It seems to evoke a sense of urban isolation, perhaps commenting on the societal implications of early 20th-century urban life, where the individual is dwarfed by the architecture. Curator: The geometric arrangement of the buildings creates a visual rhythm, drawing the eye deeper into the pictorial space. Editor: A powerful image, highlighting both the beauty and the potential alienation of cityscapes, then. Curator: Precisely. A thought-provoking image, indeed.