Portret van Corry Goelst 1932

This black and white photograph captures Corry Goelst, snapped by an anonymous artist. The photo's about the size of my hand, a modest little window into someone's life. The tones range from the lightest whites in her dress to the almost black shadows lurking near the open door. It's all about these subtle shifts, these whispers of gray that give the image its depth. I find myself drawn to how the light catches her sleeve, creating a soft, almost blurry edge. It's a detail, sure, but it speaks to the whole idea of capturing a moment, of trying to hold onto something fleeting. It reminds me of Atget's work. He captured Parisian life not as grand spectacle, but as a series of quiet, intimate moments. Like him, this anonymous photographer treats photography as a form of seeing. The picture celebrates the everyday, finding beauty in the ordinary.