Kerst- en nieuwjaarswens met een portret van Iris Berry bij een fiets 1910 - 1930

This Christmas card with a portrait of Iris Berry by a bicycle, was made by an anonymous photographer at an unknown date. The sepia tones create a nostalgic feel, like looking back through time. The image is softly focused, blurring the background and giving the whole thing a dreamy quality. Iris stands proudly next to her bike, a confident look on her face. The wheels are slightly out of focus, but that’s okay, because this isn’t about perfection. It’s about capturing a moment. It’s about the joy of the holidays. It's about Iris. There’s something about the composition that feels both posed and spontaneous. It's got a quality like the work of French photographer, Jacques Henri Lartigue. Both have the ability to capture something fleeting and honest. Ultimately, this Christmas card reminds me that art, like life, is about embracing the imperfect.