Untitled (bridal portrait) c. 1920s

Editor: Here we have an untitled bridal portrait by Martin Schweig. The platinum print on paper has this lovely, soft focus and it feels almost dreamlike. What strikes you about it? Curator: It's a curious blend of staged formality and something almost... vulnerable. She's surrounded by lush greenery, but her eyes, they hold a quiet strength. Almost as if she's contemplating a journey, doesn't it strike you that way? Editor: Yes, I see that. It’s not the beaming bride I expected. Curator: Exactly! Perhaps that’s the beauty of it—the artist captures a fleeting moment of reflection before the vows, the 'before.' It makes you wonder about her story, doesn't it? Editor: Definitely gives you a lot to think about. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!