Waldemar Titzenthaler, de fotograaf, met zijn kinderen Marba en Eckart in een veld Possibly 1917 - 1918

Waldemar Titzenthaler made this photograph of himself with his children, Marba and Eckart, likely in Germany, sometime in the early 20th century. The image presents a carefully constructed vision of family life. Titzenthaler’s pose and attire evoke a sense of paternal authority, yet also of intimacy. The children are positioned in such a way as to suggest a close bond, while the surrounding natural environment offers a pastoral backdrop for this scene of domesticity. This photograph was made at a time when photography was becoming more accessible, yet it still required a degree of technical skill. As a professional photographer, Titzenthaler was deeply aware of the power of images. His motivations in creating this image can only be speculated on. We may consider the cultural values associated with family, childhood, and nature in Germany at that time. Further research into Titzenthaler’s life and work, as well as the social history of photography, would undoubtedly offer deeper insights into the image's meaning and significance.