Legerbasis peloton 2-5-5 RI Schalkhaar 1947

This group portrait of Legerbasis peloton 2-5-5 RI Schalkhaar is an anonymous photograph glued into a brown paper frame. The stark contrast between the black and white image and the warm brown cardboard creates a dynamic tension, like a conversation between past and present. The grainy texture of the photograph speaks volumes about its age, and the way the image seems to be clinging on. Look at the edges of the frame: ragged, worn, and full of character. It’s not about perfection, but about the journey. The sepia tones evoke a sense of nostalgia, inviting us to reflect on the collective identity of the military group depicted. It also made me think of Sherrie Levine’s photographic series “After Walker Evans”, where she re-photographed iconic images of rural poverty from the Great Depression era. Much like Levine, this piece questions the notions of authorship and originality, inviting us to consider how images acquire meaning through time and context.