Dimensions: height 70 mm, width 100 mm, height 150 mm, width 210 mm
Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain
This is a page from a family album, likely made in August 1932 by a member of the Wachenheimer family. I love how these snapshots capture fleeting moments, you can see the wear and tear of time in the sepia tones and the album page itself. The images are grainy, and the edges are rough, but this adds to its charm. The photographs show a group of women, possibly Else Wachenheimer-Moos with two friends, enjoying a day out in Baden-Baden. The composition feels so natural, un-staged; it's almost like a painting! Each detail, from the carefully manicured gardens to the women's dresses, tells a story. It reminds me a little of the work of early photographers like Atget, who captured the everyday beauty of Parisian life. It’s about seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary, embracing the imperfections, and finding beauty in the fleeting moments of everyday life. Isn't that what art is all about?
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