Hans Pfitzner 1933 - 1936

This black and white photograph of Hans Pfitzner by Alf. Kühlewindt captures a seated figure in a dark suit, his gaze directed downward, perhaps reflecting a moment of contemplation. I imagine Kühlewindt, composing the shot, adjusting the light to capture the nuances of Pfitzner's expression. You see, photography, much like painting, is about capturing a presence, a feeling. Look at how the light falls across his face, highlighting the lines of his brow – each shadow tells a story. It’s a quiet, thoughtful portrait, isn’t it? You might think about other portraitists – maybe someone like Alice Neel, who aimed to get inside the sitter's head? There's an exchange there, a conversation between the artist and the subject. Every artist is inspired by others who came before them. Whether they are painters or photographers, they are both capturing a moment in time. And for me, it's about what the artist felt in that moment.