Untitled (baby fawns and cow) c. 1950

Editor: This is Jack Gould's "Untitled (baby fawns and cow)," a small photograph at the Harvard Art Museums. The negative presentation makes the scene feel surreal, almost dreamlike. What can you tell me about how this image might be interpreted? Curator: Considering Gould's possible social context, this work may explore the intertwined relationship between nature and agriculture. The cow, a symbol of domestication, juxtaposed with the wild fawns, raises questions about humanity's impact on the natural world. The choice of a negative print amplifies the unsettling feeling, challenging our perception of reality. Editor: That's fascinating! I hadn't considered the social commentary within it. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure! It shows the power of photography to question our assumptions about the environment.