Untitled (Woman asleep on striped sofa) c. 1940s

This anonymous black and white photograph, "Untitled (Woman asleep on striped sofa)," is a snapshot of a woman sleeping on a sofa, captured sometime in the 1940s. The striped fabric of the sofa and the woman's plaid pants contribute to a sense of domesticity and everyday life, while her relaxed pose suggests a moment of peaceful slumber. The image is framed within the confines of the photograph, a common practice in snapshot photography, emphasizing the intimacy of the scene. The composition, featuring a strong horizontal line created by the sofa, focuses our attention on the woman's figure, capturing a candid moment of rest.