Drie foto's van koningin-moeder Emma 1930 - 1934

This is an undated photographic print of three photographs of Queen Mother Emma, housed in an album. The composition arranges the three images to create a formal interplay. The grainy texture of the black and white print and the varied sizes of the photographs, present a sense of fragmented narratives. Each image offers a different perspective: Queen Emma stepping out of a carriage to greet a crowd; walking with a companion in a park; and seated in a carriage engaging in conversation. The arrangement prompts us to consider the dialectical relationship between public image and private life. Each photograph serves as a signifier, contributing to the construction of Emma's public persona, yet also suggesting a life beyond the staged events. Consider how the juxtaposition of these images invites a semiotic reading of power, representation, and the very nature of photographic truth. The album format itself suggests a curated narrative, leaving us to ponder on the artifice inherent in historical documentation and the ongoing re-interpretation of its subjects.