Vel met pasfoto's van Isabel Wachenheimer 1931 - 1937

This sheet of photographs presents a grid of images, each a similar portrait of a young girl named Isabel Wachenheimer. The composition is simple, focusing on the repetition of the same subject across multiple frames, varying slightly in pose and expression. The images are in black and white, giving the artwork a sense of historical distance. The grid format invites a structuralist reading, where meaning is derived from the relationships between individual elements within the whole. Each photograph functions as a signifier, and the collection as a whole constructs a broader narrative. The repetition draws attention to the subtle differences in Isabel's expressions and the angle of her head, prompting viewers to consider how identity is both constructed and perceived through visual representation. Consider the context of such portraits: often used for identification or documentation. The grid format emphasizes the tension between individuality and categorization. The images can be interpreted not merely as personal mementos but as documents reflecting broader cultural practices of surveillance and record-keeping. The formal presentation, therefore, becomes a meditation on the nature of identity, representation, and the power structures inherent in photography.