Hare Koninklijke Hoogheid Prinses Irene 1940 - 1941

This photograph of Princess Irene was taken by Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands. It’s mounted on card, the sepia tones of the photograph in stark contrast with the grey border. I wonder what it was like for Prince Bernhard, knowing that this image might one day be displayed in a museum. Did he feel a sense of responsibility to capture something significant? Or maybe he was just trying to capture a sweet moment with his daughter? I find myself thinking about the way we preserve images, and what it means to hold onto these glimpses of the past. The texture of the photograph itself, smooth and slightly worn, tells a story of handling and care. This act of preservation is how ideas travel from one artist to another. It makes me think about how we're all connected through the act of seeing and making. We inspire each other, building on what came before, finding new ways to express ourselves through whatever medium we choose.