Untitled (little boy holding puppy) c. 1950

Curator: This is a photograph by Lucian and Mary Brown. It's called, simply, "Untitled (little boy holding puppy)." Editor: The first thing that strikes me is the tenderness. Despite the stark tonality, you can feel the gentle connection between boy and animal. Curator: This image is one of many, now housed at the Harvard Art Museums, that depict everyday life. Consider the Browns as chroniclers of their time. Editor: It's interesting, this moment they chose to capture. It feels staged, yet also deeply personal. What stories could this image tell about childhood and companionship? Curator: Absolutely. The Browns, through their lens, invite us to consider these relationships and what they meant during their time, but also what they still mean today. Editor: It’s an understated masterpiece. Capturing fleeting beauty so directly.