Isabel Wachenheimer in uniform van de KLM, staand voor een trap en voor een vliegtuig, met een kind op haar arm 1947 - 1955

This vintage photograph shows Isabel Wachenheimer in her KLM uniform, standing with a child in front of an airplane. The grayscale tones give a sense of distance, pulling us into the past, and the composition is carefully framed. The textures of the metal and fabric are palpable, but it's Isabel's expression that grabs me. Holding the child gives a humanising sense of intimacy. The shadow over the child's face contrasts with their light clothing, suggesting the possibilities and risks of new opportunities. It makes me think about the intersection of personal and professional life, and how the artist has created a moment that resonates across time. Like the photography of Lisette Model, this photograph plays with ideas of representation, blurring the lines between documentary and portraiture. It invites us to consider the stories behind the images, recognizing that art is a conversation, not a monologue.