Else Wachenheimer-Moos en haar broer Willy Moos in de herfstzon bij het meer van Genéve, tijdens een vakantie van Eugen Wachenheimer en zijn echtgenote Else Wachenheimer-Moos door Zwitserland, augustus 1927, omgeving meer van Genéve 1927 - 1928

Editor: This gelatin silver print, created between 1927 and 1928, captures Else Wachenheimer-Moos and her brother Willy Moos at Lake Geneva. It looks like it comes from a family photo album, evoking such a strong sense of a bygone era. What do you see in this piece that resonates with you? Curator: It really pulls you into that moment, doesn't it? I love the casual yet composed nature of it; they’re clearly dressed up, but there’s also a certain ease in their posture. The context clues tell such a vivid story – a holiday in Switzerland, that interwar period...it’s almost like a glimpse into a novel. What strikes you about the expressions on their faces? Editor: They seem genuinely happy, don't they? It’s not just a posed smile; it feels…earned. And is it just me, or do they both have a very modern vibe, despite the period clothes? Curator: Absolutely! It speaks to the way photography was evolving then. Rejecting the artifice, embracing reality... like a portal into real lives, frozen in time. And think about the photographer, likely a family member, carefully choosing this shot. Editor: That personal touch is really special, isn’t it? I’ve been so focused on big, splashy art that I've overlooked the quiet stories within everyday images. Curator: Sometimes the most profound art lies in these simple moments, these seemingly unremarkable slices of life. It’s like finding a whispered secret, isn’t it? Editor: It is. I’ll definitely be looking at family albums differently now.