Isabel Wachenheimer staand op de toegangstrap van het KLM-toestel The flying Dutchman met grondpersoneel en passagiers, met Hebreeuwse letters op de trap 1950 - 1970

This small, anonymous photograph captures Isabel Wachenheimer on the steps of a KLM airplane, “The Flying Dutchman.” The grayscale palette gives the image a timeless quality, and the composition, focused on the act of boarding, invites us to consider the journey itself. Look at the texture of the photograph – the way the light catches the subtle gradations of gray, from the deep shadows under the plane's wing to the bright sky above. You can almost feel the grainy surface of the print and imagine the photographer's hand as they developed it. The Hebrew lettering on the steps contrasts with the plane's name, hinting at stories of migration and movement. This detail resonates throughout the image, suggesting movement, not just of people, but of cultures and languages, too. It reminds me of the work of Lisette Model, who found poetry in the everyday, capturing fleeting moments of life with an unflinching eye. Like Model, this anonymous photographer sees the beauty in the mundane, transforming a simple act into a powerful meditation on travel, identity, and the human condition.