Untitled (priest walking in cloister passageway) c. 1950

Editor: This is Jack Gould’s gelatin silver print, “Untitled (priest walking in cloister passageway)". The strong diagonal lines and contrasts give it a dramatic feel, despite the small scale. What is your read on this intriguing composition? Curator: Indeed. Note the sharp contrasts. Light and shadow interplay to create a dynamic tension. Observe how Gould uses architectural elements—the arches, the passageway—to frame the figure. The print’s success relies on its manipulation of form. Editor: So, you focus on the composition and contrast. Is there anything else you see in its structure? Curator: The negative space is as crucial as the figure itself. It offers a balance. The lines offer depth, drawing the eye into the composition. It is a study in contrasts and geometry. Editor: I see what you mean. I'll definitely be looking for geometric relationships in photography from now on!