Untitled (Eugenie Stoll in front of Christmas tree) c. 1970

Curator: This is an untitled photograph by C. Bennette Moore, depicting Eugenie Stoll in front of a Christmas tree. The image is a silver gelatin print, measuring about 5 by 4 inches. Editor: The composition is striking; the inverted tones lend a surreal and slightly unsettling mood. It's an interesting visual study. Curator: Absolutely. The photograph can be examined through the lens of childhood identity and social context. The child's attire and the Christmas setting speak to cultural norms and expectations during that era. Editor: Agreed. The interplay of dark and light also emphasizes certain forms: the shape of the tree against the girl's figure. Curator: Thinking about the lack of a precise date, one wonders about the family's position within the community, the values they might have held… Editor: Regardless, it's fascinating how such a simple composition yields such complexity. Curator: Indeed, it offers many avenues for interpretation. Editor: A striking image.