Untitled [Footprints in Snow] 1899

"Untitled [Footprints in Snow]" (1899) by William B. Post (1857-1921) is a small-scale silver print photograph that captures the quiet beauty of a snow-covered landscape. The image depicts a winding path through a snowy forest, with the subtle imprint of footprints leading the viewer's eye into the scene. The muted tones and soft focus of the photograph create a sense of tranquility and evoke a sense of solitude and the passing of time. The photograph, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases Post's ability to capture the subtle beauty of the natural world with a minimalist approach.