Untitled (woman in large hat and long lacy dress with flower at chest) c. 1940

This is an image by Paul Gittings of a woman in a hat and dress, made with what looks like a photographic process. This isn't just a picture; it's a performance with light. The way the light catches the lacy dress, it's like he's painting with it, building up layers of transparency and opacity. See how the details of the lace almost dissolve into the background? It's not about capturing reality perfectly, but about creating a mood, a feeling. There’s this one spot right at the chest, the flower, where the light seems to gather and bloom. It's like he's saying, 'Here, look at this moment of beauty, this fleeting expression.' It reminds me a bit of what Man Ray was doing with photography - blurring the line between reality and something more surreal. It's all about playing with how we see. It’s a reminder that art is more about questions than answers, and that's what makes it so interesting.