Portret van Else Moos-Wachenheimer in donkere kleding met lichte kraag, Lugano, 1924 1924

This portrait of Else Moos-Wachenheimer, in dark clothing with a light collar, was taken in Lugano in 1924 by an anonymous photographer. It’s got that dreamy, almost ethereal quality you see in photos from that time. I love the way the background swirls and blends, creating a sense of depth, but also mystery. I wonder, was this artist thinking about capturing not just a likeness, but something deeper? I’m always curious about what goes on behind the scenes – the backdrops used, the lighting techniques, the choices that shape the final image. Think of the photographer, carefully arranging the scene, trying to bring out something unique in their subject. What was Else thinking and feeling in that moment? It’s a reminder that every work of art – even a photograph – is a conversation between artist and subject, a dance of intention and interpretation. And that dance keeps going, every time someone like you or me looks at it.