Portret van Nora Janssens 1925

This portrait of Nora Janssens was taken by Frits Geveke in September 1925. Geveke was a Dutch photographer who primarily captured portraits and landscapes, working during a period of significant transformation in photographic techniques and social norms. In this photograph, Nora Janssens is adorned in an ornate shawl which drapes across her shoulders and hints at the sartorial styles of the interwar period, when women's fashion began to reflect a sense of liberation and modernity. The shawl, with its distinctive patterns, perhaps speaks to an interest in global cultures. The soft sepia tones evoke a sense of nostalgia, but the subject’s direct gaze and slight smile exude a quiet confidence. The inscription below, dedicated "to Miss Van Essen", suggests a personal connection, adding another layer to the photograph. The portrait is not just an image of an individual; it is a signifier of a changing society, capturing a moment of connection, style, and evolving identity in the early 20th century.