Untitled (Eugenie Stoll and Lizsette) 1933

Editor: This is an intriguing photograph, simply titled "Untitled (Eugenie Stoll and Lizette)" by C. Bennette Moore. The inverted tones create a dreamlike effect. What symbols jump out at you? Curator: I see the Madonna and Child archetype, though inverted, it still resonates. The mother's gaze towards the child, the protective embrace—these are timeless symbols of nurturing and care. Editor: The shoes stand out to me, too. Do they signify anything? Curator: The shoes, yes, a marker of status perhaps. But consider also the transience of fashion, a counterpoint to the enduring bond between mother and child. They remind us that cultural symbols are always in flux. Editor: That’s such an interesting contrast to consider. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure, seeing those symbols evolve gives me so much to think about too.