Isabel Wachenheimer met Erica, Hansl en Loni in de tuin bij Valesca, medio 1933, Duitsland Possibly 1933 - 1937

This is a photographic artwork made by the Wachenheimer family around 1933 in Germany. It shows two black and white photographs displayed on a dark page, likely part of a family album. The composition in each photograph is strikingly similar: a group of children gathered around a small table in a garden setting. The framing is tight, focusing on the children and the immediate space around them, set against a backdrop of foliage. This setup creates a sense of intimacy and enclosure, almost as if the garden is a stage. The high contrast, characteristic of early photography, emphasizes textures. This contrast is crucial in understanding the function and meaning of the photograph. It is more than a nostalgic image, it’s a carefully structured tableau. Each picture becomes a sign, representing childhood, family, and a specific moment frozen in time. The use of repetition in composition suggests an effort to capture not just individual moments, but a broader narrative about the lives and relationships of these children.