[Railroad tracks near harbor, Lübeck] c. 1940s - 1950s

Editor: This is "Railroad tracks near harbor, Lübeck," attributed to Laurence Feininger. It's a very small, black and white photograph, and I find the contrast between the industrial foreground and the distant spires quite striking. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I'm drawn to the way those railroad tracks act as a visual metaphor, leading the eye not just to the harbor, but almost into the heart of Lübeck itself. Notice how the artist uses the verticality of the church spires to symbolize aspiration. Are they a yearning for something beyond the earthly realm? Editor: That's a fascinating interpretation. I hadn't considered the verticality as symbolic in that way. Curator: Consider too, the harbor itself. Historically, harbors are points of departure and arrival, of commerce and connection. What stories might these waters hold? Editor: I now see the deeper layers of meaning within this seemingly simple composition. Thanks for sharing your insights!