"Ruth Nelson, April 1957" 1957

This small black and white photograph, ‘Ruth Nelson, April 1957’, by an anonymous artist, it's like a quiet, private moment caught in time. You can almost feel the cool air of the bathroom, the dim light filtering through the curtains. I wonder what the artist was thinking as they clicked the shutter? It is a very vulnerable moment, a moment of intimacy and everyday life. We see Ruth, not posed or primped, but simply existing. The composition, with the partial views through doorways and shower curtains, creates a sense of depth and intrigue. It reminds me of the work of other photographers like Nan Goldin, capturing candid moments of life as it unfolds. It's a slice of life, a snapshot of a person in a particular time and place, but also a timeless reminder of our shared humanity. These sorts of glimpses give you the chance to imagine a life.