Untitled (two men with prize calf at Armo Mills Poultry Meeting) 1950

Curator: Here we have Harry Annas’s “Untitled (two men with prize calf at Armo Mills Poultry Meeting)." It’s a small image, only about 4 by 5 inches. It gives me a feeling of nostalgia. What do you make of it? Editor: It definitely has a vintage feel. I’m curious about what it communicates about rural life. Curator: Perhaps it's a celebration of agricultural community, a moment of pride. The contrast between light and dark focuses our attention on the calf and the men. Does it make you think about connection between humans and animals? Editor: It does! I didn’t think about it that way. Curator: Sometimes, a seemingly simple image reveals layers of meaning when we connect it to its context. We discover meaning by making connections to our personal experiences. Editor: It’s so interesting how a different perspective can change how you view a piece.