[Street scene in Lübeck] 1930 - 1937

Curator: This is "Street scene in Lübeck," attributed to Laurence Feininger. It's a small gelatin silver print, only 3.5 by 2.5 centimeters. Editor: Wow, it's like stepping into a ghost story. The high contrast gives it such a stark, otherworldly feel. Curator: Indeed. The image’s tonal inversions emphasize the architectural geometry. Note how the repeating gabled facades create a rhythm, a visual counterpoint to the vehicles in the street. Editor: It’s interesting—the reversed tones almost flatten the perspective, making the buildings feel like stage sets. The light reminds me of a solarized Man Ray photograph, surreal and slightly unsettling. Curator: Precisely, the photographic process itself becomes a key element. We see not just a depiction of Lübeck, but a commentary on representation itself. Editor: It’s a little gem! It's given me a new way to look at old cityscapes.