Ir. H. Voorham, zijn bruid mevrouw H.B.J. Voorham-Helle en gasten bij een rijtuig Possibly 1921 - 1927

This silver gelatin print of Ir. H. Voorham, his bride, mevrouw H.B.J. Voorham-Helle, and guests by a carriage, was made by an anonymous artist. Looking at this photograph, what jumps out at me is the formality of the occasion, but also the slightly wonky perspective. It's as if the photographer was trying to capture a grand event but couldn't quite wrangle all the elements into perfect order. The bride's dress is a cascade of white, a focal point against the more somber tones of the suits and cobblestone street. I'm drawn to the way the light catches the bouquet, a burst of brightness amidst the grey. It reminds me that art, like life, is about finding moments of beauty in the everyday. It makes me think of the work of Lisette Model, who also found the extraordinary in ordinary life. Ultimately, this photograph is a reminder that art is a conversation, an ongoing exchange of ideas across time.