Twee groepsportretten van vrienden van Loentje Onnen bij Caty van den Wall Bake 1911 - 1913

Carolina Onnen created these two photographic group portraits of friends in March 1914. The sepia tone gives the images a nostalgic feel, emphasizing the passage of time and the nature of memory. In both photographs, Onnen carefully arranges her subjects. The first photograph shows a more casual, playful grouping outdoors, where the arrangement of figures creates a dynamic yet balanced composition, with the subjects interacting and engaging with the camera. The second photograph presents a more formal arrangement, the subjects posed on the steps of a building; their posture is more upright and the composition more symmetrical. Onnen's use of composition and form reflects a deliberate attempt to capture not just the likeness of her friends but also the essence of their relationships and social dynamics. The contrast between the candid and the formal highlights the multifaceted nature of human connections, suggesting a deeper exploration of identity and social presentation.