Gandria en Morcote, tijdens een vakantie van de familie Wachenheimer, zonder personen afgebeeld, eind 1935, Gandria (Zwitserland) 1935

In Gandria, Switzerland, circa 1935, the Wachenheimer family captured these black and white photographs of their vacation. Bound in a small album, the photographs show Gandria en Morcote without any people. The family's choice of photography and its presentation in an album are quite telling. Photography, by the 1930s, was a widely accessible technology, yet the family’s careful arrangement speaks to a deliberate act of preservation and display. The album format itself underscores a personal narrative, transforming mundane snapshots into cherished mementos. By presenting images without figures, the family highlights the landscapes themselves as the protagonists of their holiday. This approach, reminiscent of picture postcards, elevated the experience, crafting and controlling the way their memories would be viewed. Ultimately, this album reflects the Wachenheimer family's desire to curate and share their experiences, offering a glimpse into their leisure and the values they projected onto their travels.