Untitled (man and woman) c. 1930s

Curator: There's a stark, almost biblical solemnity to this image. They look like they’ve seen it all, haven’t they? Editor: Indeed. This is Dorothea Lange's "Untitled (man and woman)," part of the Harvard Art Museums collection. Its tight composition forces us to confront their visages. Curator: It's like she’s reaching for something beyond the surface, you know? Her photographs often feel like whispers from the past. Editor: The contrast is remarkable. The man's sturdy overalls juxtaposed with the woman's floral patterned shirt creates a visual dialogue. Curator: Lange had such a knack for capturing the quiet resilience of the human spirit. Editor: Absolutely. Lange encourages us to gaze deeper, beyond mere appearance and into an understanding of time, hardship, and fortitude.