Untitled c. 1911

This ‘Untitled’ work is a photograph by Spooner & Wells. You know, photography is like painting with light and time. The range of grays here, from the almost-white highlights to the deep, dark shadows, creates a sense of depth and texture. It's so detailed you can almost feel the cool, smooth metal and the worn leather of the seats. The composition, cropping the car like that, it’s a bold move. It feels like a stolen moment, a casual glance. I’m drawn to the steering wheel, its spokes radiating out like a star. It’s a simple form but it represents control, direction, and the thrill of the open road. Looking at this photograph, I’m reminded of artists like Edward Hopper, who captured the loneliness and beauty of everyday life in America. This image invites us to slow down, to appreciate the beauty in the mundane, and to find poetry in the ordinary.