Untitled (interior with blue carpeting) c. 1970s

Editor: So, this is an untitled photograph by Del Carlo Studio, housed here at the Harvard Art Museums. The blue carpeting is so striking! What do you see in this photograph? Curator: I see a stage, a tableau vivant almost. The figure, posed and elegant, is a player in this carefully constructed space. The blue, you're right, it’s not just a color; it's a mood, a pool reflecting the artificiality of it all. It reminds me of a David Hockney painting! The indoor/outdoor flow blurs the lines of reality. Don't you think? Editor: Yes, I do! Thanks for your insights, I’ll never look at blue carpets the same way. Curator: Anytime! It's amazing to think that this interior might be someone's fantasy.