Untitled (portrait of a woman in hat with glasses, corsage) c. 1940

Editor: Here we have an untitled portrait, most likely from the mid-20th century, by Martin Schweig. The photograph shows a woman with glasses and a hat, and it feels very classic, almost like a vintage postcard. What strikes you most when you look at it? Curator: It whispers of untold stories, doesn’t it? I see a woman of substance, someone who has lived a full life. The corsage and hat suggest a special occasion, but her gaze holds a hint of melancholy. Do you notice the inscription near her neck? Looks like the artist’s edit suggestions. Editor: Oh, I missed that! "Cut some," it says. So it’s a working proof! I guess even portraits can be works in progress. Thanks for helping me see beyond just the image. Curator: Absolutely. It's about imagining the artist's hand, the subject's thoughts, the silent dialogue across time, really.