Portret van Jane E. Herrmann met hond 1928

This black and white photo portrays Jane E. Herrmann with a dog, its maker remains unknown. The textures in this photograph are so interesting! The rough fur of Jane’s collar contrasts with the smoothness of her coat. The way the light catches the fuzzy fur gives a sense of depth, as if you could reach out and touch it. And the pattern of the netting behind her, it’s like a grid, holding her in place. But her smile suggests a sense of freedom. I love how the different tones create a mood, a feeling, and how the softness and the light play off each other. This image feels like a conversation between textures and tones, capturing a moment in time. It reminds me a bit of some of the early modernist photographers, people like Alfred Stieglitz, who were also experimenting with capturing the nuances of everyday life. Just like them, this photographer invites us to see the world in a new way.