Marba Titzenthaler, dochter van de fotograaf, op het dakterras van het woonhuis in de Friedrichstrasse, Berlijn 1917 - 1920

Waldemar Titzenthaler captured this photograph of his daughter, Marba, on the rooftop of their Berlin home. Taken in the early 20th century, this image offers a glimpse into the intimate life of a family navigating the changing social landscapes of Germany. Marba, adorned with a hat and carrying a small bag, stands on the slatted rooftop, a space that blurs the line between private and public. Her gaze, both innocent and knowing, challenges traditional representations of childhood innocence, hinting at the complexities of growing up in a rapidly modernizing world. The setting of the rooftop is also notable; it is a liminal space between the domestic and the urban. This photograph invites reflection on the roles and expectations placed upon women, even in their youth. Titzenthaler captures a moment of everyday life that quietly speaks to broader societal shifts, personal aspirations, and the subtle negotiations of identity within the domestic sphere.