The Twins c. 1900

"The Twins" is a cyanotype photograph created by Agnes Winterbottom Cooney, a prominent American photographer, around 1900. The photograph, which is currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, captures a candid moment of two children relaxing in a hammock. The image, rendered in the signature blue tones of cyanotype, is a testament to Cooney's artistic sensibility and her ability to capture the essence of childhood innocence. "The Twins" is a perfect example of Cooney's mastery of the cyanotype process, a photographic technique that uses light-sensitive iron salts to create a unique blue print. This photograph showcases Cooney's talent for capturing intimate moments, a characteristic prevalent throughout her artistic career.