Familieportret met twee kinderen 1895 - 1920

This photographic portrait of a family with two children was made by Gustaf Lesser. It's got that old-timey feel, you know? Sepia tones, stiff poses. I imagine the photographer fussing over the composition, trying to capture something real in a moment that's inherently artificial. What was it like to sit there, under those lights, trying to look natural? The parents, so serious, and the kids, a mix of curiosity and maybe a little boredom. You can see their outfits, the textures of the fabric, the way the light catches the edges. It reminds me of those old family photos you find tucked away in albums. Each one a little time capsule, a glimpse into a world that's both familiar and distant. There's something about the stillness that makes you want to reach out and touch it, to connect with those faces and wonder about their lives. It’s part of a chain reaction between artists over time. That’s what it’s all about!