Jeanne van Logeergebouw Coronie 1891

This photograph by Gomez Burke captures Jeanne van Logeergebouw Coronie. The silver gelatin printing process transforms light reflecting off a subject into a monochrome image. The texture and tone of the print, achieved through chemical development, carry a profound social weight. The photograph captures not just an image, but a moment of human labor and life. Consider the social context: Jeanne's clothing, likely made from locally sourced cotton, reflects both practicality and cultural identity. The very act of photographing Jeanne, who labored in Coronie, involves choices about representation, power, and visibility. This brings into question how the artistry in photography intersects with the day-to-day lives of individuals. By examining such details, we recognize photography as a medium deeply embedded in social and economic realities, not merely a detached form of art.