Untitled (man with boy, playing baseball) c. 1950

Editor: This untitled photograph by Lucian and Mary Brown shows a man and a boy playing baseball. The negative creates an eerie effect. What can you tell me about the materials and process used to make this? Curator: The materiality of photography is key. This print reveals a fascination with capturing fleeting moments, but the negative space also reminds us of the chemicals and labor involved in its production and consumption. How might the social context have influenced the Browns' choice of subject matter? Editor: It's interesting to consider the everyday labor of making photographs, especially in capturing such intimate moments. Thanks! Curator: Absolutely! Thinking about the materials and social context really opens up new perspectives.