Untitled (man, woman, and baby by window) 1962

Editor: Here we have an intriguing gelatin silver print by Lucian and Mary Brown, "Untitled (man, woman, and baby by window)". It's a reversed black and white image and seems to capture a domestic scene. What stands out to you? Curator: It's interesting to consider the labor involved in creating this gelatin silver print. How does the photographic process itself – the darkroom work, the specific chemicals used – affect our reading of the image and its portrayal of family? Editor: That's a great point, I hadn't considered the active role of the darkroom. It adds another layer to the family's portrayal. Curator: Exactly. Thinking about the materiality and production shifts our focus.