Model in geborduurde jas van de Wiener Werkstätte 1920 - 1930

This vintage photograph shows a model wearing an embroidered coat, perhaps taken in the early 20th century by Rudolf Jobst. I am drawn to this image for its textural qualities and the way it captures a sense of the subject’s inner life. The sepia tones feel warm, like old memories, and the intricate designs on the coat add depth. I can imagine Jobst carefully arranging his subject, considering how the light plays across the surface of the garment, picking up its details. It reminds me of the way painters approach a canvas, layering marks and building up texture to create something that resonates emotionally. You can sense the artist's fascination with form and surface. In this way, photography isn’t so different from other forms of image making—be it embroidery or painting—as the artist expresses their vision through the careful manipulation of their medium.