Portret van twee onbekende jonge mannen 1913 - 1914

"Portret van twee onbekende jonge mannen" (Portrait of Two Unknown Young Men), created by Zacharias Fraenkel between 1913-1914, is a striking black and white photograph. The image depicts two young men, one seated in a wicker chair and the other standing behind him. Both men are dressed in formal attire, with the seated man looking directly at the viewer. This photograph, while not specifically identifying the subjects, offers a glimpse into the sartorial style and posture of young men in early 20th century Amsterdam, a period marked by both societal and artistic change. The image's small size, 103 mm in height and 63 mm in width, adds to its intimate character, inviting a close examination of the subjects and their expressions. Fraenkel, a photographer known for his portraiture work, captured a moment of quiet contemplation, allowing the viewer to imagine the story behind the subjects' gaze and the subtle interaction between them.