Untitled (chimp combing hair and looking into mirror) c. 1951

Editor: Here we have Jack Gould's "Untitled (chimp combing hair and looking into mirror)." It's a photograph, and I’m struck by the sort of unsettling mirror image. What structural elements do you observe in this piece? Curator: The interplay between the textures is particularly compelling. Consider the contrast between the coarse hair of the chimpanzee and the smooth, reflective surface of the mirror. How does this juxtaposition alter our perception? Editor: It definitely makes me think about the boundaries between nature and artifice. What do you make of the mirror's compositional significance? Curator: The mirror acts as a formal device, fragmenting and duplicating the subject. It raises questions about identity and representation. Note the angle of the photograph, it enhances the visual tension. Editor: That's fascinating. I didn't consider the angle originally. Thanks!