Untitled (Three seated men) 1960

This photograph of three seated men was made by an anonymous artist. The monochrome palette gives it a timeless feel, a sense of looking back at a moment captured. I keep coming back to the expressions on their faces. The fellow on the left, a smoker with a mischievous glint, contrasts with the calm demeanor of the gentleman on the right, both flanking the louche figure in the center, his head thrown back in laughter. The surface has that wonderful, slightly grainy texture you get with older photographs. It's like a memory, a bit faded but full of life. You know, looking at this, I'm reminded of the early social portraiture of someone like August Sander. There’s a similar interest in capturing a moment, a type, an attitude. Ultimately this is not about perfection; it’s about capturing the essence of these men. It's about life, friendship, and maybe a little bit of rebellion.