Isabel en haar moeder bij de arrenslee Possibly 1934

This photograph, "Isabel en haar moeder bij de arrenslee", was taken by familie Wachenheimer. The composition is divided, a stark contrast between the human figures on the left and the snowy mountain on the right, a division creating a tension between the intimate, personal moment and the vast, indifferent landscape. The starkness of the black and white tones emphasizes the textures. The rough, uneven terrain is set against the smoother surfaces of the figures' clothing and the horse's harness. The visual field is further articulated by the framing of the image: its placement on a grey card suggesting a deliberate containment and objectification of memory. The photograph invites reflection on how personal narratives are framed, mediated, and ultimately, perhaps, diminished by broader historical and environmental forces.