Untitled (euqestrian statue overlooking large outdoor park, people below) c. 1950

Curator: This intriguing gelatin silver print, currently held at the Harvard Art Museums, is simply titled "Untitled" by Jack Gould. The scene is dominated by an equestrian statue overlooking a park. Editor: It’s oddly serene, isn’t it? Like a ghost of a memory… all muted tones and ghostly figures in the background. Curator: The statue, with its imposing figure on horseback, certainly creates a sense of authority, perhaps even a commentary on power and observation. The park's filled with people, creating a fascinating contrast. Editor: It makes you wonder, who are these people? What are they doing? Are they even aware of the statue looming above? It’s like everyone’s in their own little world. Curator: Precisely. The image could be exploring the relationship between public monuments and the everyday lives of ordinary people. There's also a sense of timelessness, given that there is no specific date for this image. Editor: It’s more than just a photograph; it’s like a quiet poem about presence and absence, power and oblivion, rendered in shades of silver. It truly lingers in the mind.