Isabel Wachenheimer en haar tweede echtgenoot Karl-Heinz Arndtheim in sjieke kleding gezeten aan een tafel tijdens een feestelijke aangelegenheid, 1949-1955 1949 - 1955

This black and white photograph was taken sometime between 1949 and 1955 by an anonymous photographer, it depicts Isabel Wachenheimer and her second husband Karl-Heinz Arndtheim, dressed smartly, seated at a table during a celebration. The photograph's subdued tones and modest size draw us into its intimate world, reminiscent of early Weegee. It's like stumbling upon a private moment, a hushed gathering in a room where the curtains seem to hold their breath. There is a wonderful candelabra and the man on the right looks directly at the camera. Thinking about touch here, I wonder what it felt like to hold this photograph and the sense of time that would be held in its surface. This idea of touch and time reminds me of the tactile works of Gerhard Richter, he’s another artist who often engages with photography in a complex dialogue between representation and abstraction. This photograph isn't just an image; it's an invitation to ponder the layers of stories, memories, and emotions embedded within its frame. It’s like an ongoing conversation that continues to evolve each time we revisit it.