Isabel Wachenheimer gezeten op een fiets voor een meer bij een berg, in donkere kleding by Anonymous

Isabel Wachenheimer gezeten op een fiets voor een meer bij een berg, in donkere kleding 1956 - 1973

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photography, gelatin-silver-print

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portrait

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print photography

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landscape

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photography

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historical photography

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gelatin-silver-print

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modernism

Dimensions: height 100 mm, width 75 mm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

This small, undated photograph captures Isabel Wachenheimer perched on a bicycle against the backdrop of a lake and mountains. The monochrome palette gives the image a timeless quality, like a memory surfacing from the depths. The surface has a slight sheen, and the tones transition almost imperceptibly from light to dark, emphasizing the contours of the landscape. Notice the way the light catches the peaks of the mountains, creating a soft halo around the figure. Isabel herself is dressed in dark clothing, her figure is a study in contrasts, her gaze direct and self-assured. The spokes of the bike, rendered in delicate detail, create a sense of depth and perspective. The anonymity of the artist lends this image a universal quality, reminiscent of the work of artists like Sophie Calle, who use photography to explore themes of identity and memory. It's a reminder that art is an ongoing conversation, a dialogue between artists, artworks, and viewers across time.

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