Old Cronies c. 20th century

"Old Cronies" is a sepia-toned photograph by Ralph W. Robinson, a noted American photographer active in the early 20th century. This intimate scene captures two women engaged in conversation, likely neighbors in a rural European setting. The image's composition emphasizes the close connection between the subjects, with their figures positioned in a tight frame and their gaze directed toward each other. The photograph, housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, offers a glimpse into the daily life of ordinary people during a period of significant social change.