Untitled (Pelican and man seated by water) c. 1920s

This anonymous snapshot, likely taken in the 1920s, depicts a man seated by a body of water, seemingly oblivious to the large pelican perched beside him. The pelican's wing is partially obscured, creating a sense of mystery. The grainy, monochromatic composition evokes the era's photographic style, capturing a fleeting moment in time. The work exemplifies snapshot photography, a genre often associated with amateur photography and casual documentation of everyday life.