Groepsportret van verklede meisjes (vermoedelijk) voor een optocht c. 1910 - 1920

This group portrait by Hartwigs Strand-Atelier shows a bunch of kids dressed up, maybe for a parade. I can just imagine the excitement of getting ready for a special event like that. When I look at this photo, I can imagine the photographer thinking about what a group portrait can do. I wonder what they are looking for when they take a picture: a moment of joy, perhaps, or just a record of a special day. I'm not sure who these children are, but they look proud to be there. I like how you can see different expressions on each child’s face, some curious, some serious, some shy. You know, when I think about paintings that capture feelings like this, I think about how artists are often inspired by what others have done before, building on old ideas. Maybe this photograph was inspired by another photograph. There is a conversation between them, the artist responding, interpreting, and seeing what they can do. It's not about having one right answer, but more about creating an opportunity for open questions.