Wilhelmina van Zijll de Jong en een andere vrouw bij een auto 1933

This untitled photograph shows Wilhelmina van Zijll de Jong and another woman by an auto, we don’t know when it was made or by whom. It’s a small image, measuring only 68 by 111 mm, and it’s a reminder that even the smallest of images can hold a wealth of information. The photograph is in black and white, which gives it a timeless quality. The texture of the image is smooth, but there is a slight graininess to it, which adds to its vintage feel. The light in the image is soft and diffused, creating a sense of intimacy. I'm drawn to the way the car’s spare wheel seems to almost press into the figures of the two women, and how the angle of their legs echoes the angle of the back of the car. It reminds me of the work of Helen van Meene, who also captures intimate portraits of women. Like van Meene's work, this photograph is open to interpretation, and it invites us to consider the complexities of human relationships.