Dootje van Zijll de Jong in een interieur 1930 - 1935

This black and white photograph, Dootje van Zijll de Jong in an interieur, was made by an anonymous artist. I'm really wondering about this ‘anonymous’ artist, and how they tried to capture the intimate life of Dootje. You can see her sitting there, probably in her own home. I imagine the photographer carefully observing every detail, from the intricate patterns on her dress to the way the light filters through the window. I’m thinking about how they chose to frame Dootje amidst her surroundings and how much intention was behind each element. Perhaps they wanted to show her in a domestic scene, surrounded by objects she cherished, or maybe they were interested in capturing her essence. I wonder if the artist understood that through such careful arrangement, they were not only documenting Dootje's life, but also leaving behind traces of their own existence, their way of seeing the world. It's a nice thought, isn't it?