Marba Titzenthaler, dochter van de fotograaf, bij zandbak op het dakterras van het woonhuis in de Friedrichstrasse, Berlijn Possibly 1915 - 1916

Waldemar Titzenthaler made this photograph of his daughter, Marba, on the rooftop of their Berlin home, but when? What year was this private moment captured? I wonder, did he take lots of pictures, working to get that perfect casual shot, or was it a quick snap? There's Marba, with a little bow in her hair, holding a shovel, ready for serious sandcastle construction. The texture of the wall behind her, so rough and uneven, contrasts with her smooth skin. Vines crawl up the side, creating a kind of wild, secret garden vibe on top of a city building. You can almost feel the sun beating down on the rooftop, smell the dusty sand, and hear the faint sounds of the city below, all in this small, intimate image. This image captures the playfulness, the unexpected beauty found in everyday moments, echoing a long tradition of artists finding inspiration in the world around them.