Untitled (woman in formal dress posed sitting with bouquet on fancy couch) 1953

Editor: This silver gelatin print by Martin Schweig pictures a woman with a bouquet in a fancy dress. The inverted coloring makes it look ghostly. What do you see in the composition that stands out? Curator: The interplay of textures and forms is quite compelling. Note how the rigid geometry of the window contrasts with the curvilinear design of the sofa and the organic forms of the floral arrangements. Editor: It's like the inside and outside are reflected in shapes and patterns. Thanks! Curator: Indeed, and the inverted tones serve to heighten these visual contrasts. I’m glad you observed that.