Portret van een staand echtpaar, vrouw met boeket en hoed, man met handschoenen 1890 - 1920

Leopold Jacqmain made this photo of a standing couple with a bouquet and gloves. I'm struck by the muted palette—sepia tones that give it a timeless feel. You know, it’s like looking at a memory, softened by time. The texture is fascinating. The way the light catches the man’s suit, the woman’s dress. There are so many details, which make you want to reach out and touch it. Look closely at the woman's hat—it's enormous! The way it towers over her head makes her look simultaneously elegant and kind of funny. This photo reminds me of the work of August Sander, who captured portraits of people to reveal something about their identity, and social context. Ultimately, I like how it feels like a quiet conversation about identity and history.