Isabel Wachenheimer in de natuur met haar moeder Else Wachenheimer-Moos, 1932-1937, Stuttgart c. 1932 - 1937

This photograph, taken between 1932 and 1937 in Stuttgart by the Wachenheimer family, captures Isabel Wachenheimer in nature with her mother, Else. Note the clasped hands, a gesture laden with meaning throughout art history. The holding of hands appears in ancient Roman sarcophagi, symbolizing marital harmony and eternal union. From antiquity to the present, this simple act evolves, becoming a motif of comfort and connection. Think of tender moments of familial love, a child reaching for her mother's security. It is through this primal connection and the reassurance in her mother's grasp that the image resonates. Though it is a simple portrait, it evokes a powerful emotional response tied to shared human experiences of love and loss. It is a poignant reminder of personal and collective memories that shape our understanding of humanity.