Portret van T.F. Oehler en zijn dochters Possibly 1938

This photograph of T.F. Oehler and his daughters is part of an anonymous collection. The black and white tones evoke a sense of nostalgia. What strikes me most is the texture of the photograph itself—the way the emulsion creates a soft, almost dreamy quality. It's not about sharp details but rather the interplay of light and shadow. There is one image in particular. It captures the daughters in what looks like folk dress. It feels raw, and honest. It reminds me a little of the work of Lisette Model, who sought out the unposed, the imperfect moments of everyday life. Just like this image. It is not about perfection but about capturing something real, something human, in all its messy glory.