Blad 26 uit Stamboek van de leerlingen der Koloniale School voor Meisjes en Vrouwen te 's-Gravenhage deel II (1930-1949) Possibly 1931 - 1934

This page, part of a register from the Colonial School for Girls and Women in The Hague between 1930 and 1949, presents a series of faces, each one captured in a small photographic portrait. The photos are accompanied by names and signatures, serving as a record of the school's students. The act of recording faces is a motif that runs deep in the human psyche, evoking complex emotions and cultural associations. Consider the ancient Roman tradition of creating death masks: immortalizing features to preserve memory. This desire to record and remember has evolved over time, and here, in this register, we see echoes of that primal impulse. Photography itself has become a powerful medium for capturing the human spirit. Each photograph is a unique moment frozen in time, a gesture, a glance that connects us to the individual portrayed, and invites us to consider the narratives that shape their identities. The simple, straightforward presentation of these faces engages us on a deeply subconscious level, inviting reflection and sparking a profound sense of empathy and connection.