Genodigden met elkaar in gesprek Possibly 1935

This image, "Genodigden met elkaar in gesprek," is a small, anonymous photograph with a candid, documentary feel. I can imagine the artist holding the camera, framing this moment, and deciding what to include. It feels like the artist is sympathizing with the figures they’re capturing. The image is a bit blurry and undefined, suggesting the figures were moving around. Perhaps they were trying to capture a sense of motion, or a specific interaction between subjects. I wonder what the occasion was? The limited light gives the image a sense of intimacy, as if we’re peering into a private moment. The whole thing makes me think about what it means to capture a fleeting moment, and how that intersects with painting, which takes longer. I love how artists are constantly in dialogue across time, whether they know it or not, inspiring each other through their curiosity.