Untitled (seated man and standing women on bench with arms raised) c. 1950

Editor: This is an untitled photograph of a seated man and standing woman by Jack Gould. It's small, only a few inches, but the scene feels rather large. I am curious about the relationship of the figures to each other. What are your thoughts? Curator: It's like a dream, isn't it? The light, that wallpaper... Almost theatrical. Do you think she's a dancer? Or maybe just playing? The man looks grounded, almost weary. A captured moment of domestic whimsy, perhaps? Editor: I see what you mean about the domestic whimsy, it's very present here. Curator: These quiet moments, these slices of life, they speak volumes, don't they? I think Gould captured more than just an image; he captured a feeling. Editor: Definitely, I agree! Thanks for your insight, I wouldn’t have seen all of that.