In de Wehrmacht 1939 - 1943

This album page of black and white photographs depicting members of the Wehrmacht was made by an anonymous photographer. Look at how the images are arranged! I imagine the photographer meticulously placing each photo, thinking about their relationships and creating a visual narrative across the album page. What's fascinating here is the repetition of figures; there are groups of men together on the beach, sharing a meal, or gathered near a boat. The central portrait stands out because it is a headshot of one man looking directly at the camera. It is almost as if the photographer has created a study of different modes of portraiture, inviting us to consider the complexities of identity and representation within a historical context. Art is a dialogue across time, with each artist drawing inspiration from those who came before. I like the way they've captured the details in the scenes to create a kind of mood!