Untitled (flower) 1920 - 1924

Jaromír Funke made this gelatin silver print, Untitled (flower), and what hits me first is the way he's orchestrated the light. It's not just about seeing; it's about feeling the stillness of the air. Look at how the light graces the side of the column and spills onto the surface where the potted flower sits. The texture of the stone, the way it absorbs and reflects light, feels so deliberate, almost sculptural. And then there's the flower itself, ghostly white against the dark leaves, with its delicate petals blurred in a soft focus. The whole image feels like a study in contrasts, sharp versus soft, light versus shadow. This photograph reminds me of the work of artists like Alfred Stieglitz, who were also trying to capture the essence of a moment through careful composition and tonal control. It's an image that invites contemplation, urging us to slow down and appreciate the quiet beauty of the world around us.