Marba Titzenthaler, dochter van de fotograaf, in zandbak op het dakterras van het woonhuis in de Friedrichstrasse, Berlijn Possibly 1915 - 1916

This photograph, taken by German photographer Waldemar Titzenthaler, captures a candid moment of his daughter Marba playing in a sandbox on the rooftop of their Berlin home. Dated to around 1915-1916, this image offers a glimpse into the everyday life of a middle-class family during a turbulent time. The composition emphasizes the innocence of childhood, contrasting the playful scene with the somber backdrop of the war-torn era. Titzenthaler's photographic style, characterized by its realism and attention to detail, effectively conveys the intimate nature of the subject matter, creating a lasting impression of a poignant moment in time.