Portret van Wilhelmina en Dootje van Zijll de Jong met een andere vrouw 1934 - 1935

This black and white photograph, titled "Portret van Wilhelmina en Dootje van Zijll de Jong met een andere vrouw," captures three women in what appears to be a candid moment. I wonder what the artist was thinking as they raised their camera? Perhaps capturing a memory, a shared moment of connection and friendship between the three women. The woman in the center wears a simple string of pearls, and her dress seems practical. The woman to the right has a more decorative dress, with what appears to be polka dots and larger sleeves. The woman to the left has a dress with a floral pattern. I imagine the artist adjusting the focus, framing their subjects against the brick and door behind them. The surface is matte, the tones ranging from deep blacks to soft grays, and the women's expressions are thoughtful and composed. Each detail contributes to the photograph's overall mood, a quiet narrative that speaks volumes about the beauty and depth of ordinary life. The photo is small, almost like a painting, intimate, with the goal to invite you, the viewer, into the artist's creative world.