Untitled (two men and a boy drawing water) c. 1880

Editor: This gelatin silver print, "Untitled (two men and a boy drawing water)" by Félix Bonfils, shows a scene of daily life, and it feels so immediate. What strikes you about it? Curator: It’s a window into a world, isn't it? Bonfils captures a timeless essence in the simple act of drawing water. The light, almost dreamlike, softens the labor, hinting at the deeper currents flowing beneath the surface. Doesn't it make you consider our own relationship with resources? Editor: It does, especially now. I hadn’t thought about it that way. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure! Art is about seeing things anew, even the everyday.