Portretten van de Duitse actrice Lucie Höflich, de Zwitserse sopraan Emilie Herzog, en Felicitas Cericiogli 1900 - 1930

This composite image is of black and white photographs showing three artists by an anonymous photographer. It’s interesting, because although these images are still, they speak to a specific moment in time. I imagine the artist thinking about how to capture the essence of each of these women, what kinds of poses best represent them, and how they can make them look their best? Or were the women thinking about it themselves? The first woman sits at a desk with a piece of paper. Is she writing a letter? The second, is holding music, as if about to perform. The third woman reclines, perhaps she has just finished a performance. And this reminds me so much of the process of painting, where each mark communicates feeling, intention, and meaning. Ultimately, art is a continuous conversation across time, with artists inspiring one another's creativity. This image embraces ambiguity, allowing for multiple interpretations and meanings.