Josefine Moos-Levi zittend in de tuin, augustus 1929, Hamburg 1929

This photo of Josefine Moos-Levi sitting in a Hamburg garden was taken in August 1929 by an anonymous photographer. The soft sepia tones create a gentle, nostalgic mood, like flipping through an old family album. The image is small and intimate, inviting you to lean in close. The texture of the photo paper is almost palpable, like a memory you can touch. Josefine sits in a white chair, her dark dress contrasting against the light, almost glowing paint. Her gaze is direct and friendly, offering a calm presence. The background is a blurred green, suggesting a lush garden, but the focus remains on Josefine, the heart of the photograph. This work reminds me of the portraits by Judith Joy Ross, with their directness and quiet intensity. Like many great artworks, this photograph embraces simplicity, inviting you to find beauty in the everyday.