Untitled (two girls in cowboy outfits) c. 1940

Editor: This is an undated photograph by John Deusing, simply titled "Untitled (two girls in cowboy outfits)." The negative image gives it a ghostly, almost ethereal quality. What strikes me most is the direct gaze of the figures. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It is almost as if they're daring us to misjudge them, don't you think? There's a powerful, defiant energy in their eyes, a fascinating contrast to the childlike outfits. It feels like they are challenging gender stereotypes and norms. Do you feel that, too? Editor: Absolutely! The innocence of childhood collides with the swagger of the Wild West. Thanks, that gives me a lot to consider. Curator: My pleasure. It's a photograph that lingers in the mind, long after you've looked away.