Portret van een vrouw 1905 - 1930

This portrait of a woman was created by Abraham Warburg, we don't know exactly when or with what, but judging from the looks of it, it's a photograph. Looking at the subtle gradations of light and shadow, you can see how the woman's face is softly illuminated, her gaze directed slightly off-center, creating an intriguing sense of depth. The photograph has a kind of luminous quality, and you can see the different textures of the dress, and the lace collar. I always like to see how an artist chooses to present a subject. If you look at how the piece is framed it becomes apparent that the materiality, texture and color of the photograph are an important part of the piece, not just the image of the woman. Warburg's image invites us to reflect on the nature of portraiture itself. How do we capture and convey the essence of a person, and what stories do these images tell? Warburg invites us to ask these questions.