Maquette, page 11 1935 - 1944

Nathan Lerner created this photographic maquette around 1936-37. Two distinct images are arranged on a single page, each possessing a unique visual language that invites comparative analysis. The upper image captures an ornate iron gate, its intricate spirals and vegetal motifs rendered in sharp focus. This creates a sense of enclosure. Conversely, the lower image plunges us into a deep perspective of receding lines punctuated by intermittent light. The contrasting effects produce a dynamic interplay between confinement and liberation. Lerner's choice to juxtapose these images prompts a semiotic reading. The rigid geometry in the lower image contrasts with the curvilinear design above, hinting at oppositions between industrial progress and organic growth. Ultimately, this maquette is not just a collection of photographs, but a structured composition designed to evoke deeper contemplation on the nature of seeing, perception, and the dialectical tensions that shape our understanding of the world.