Peasant Woman 1912

"Peasant Woman" is a 1912 photograph by August Sander, renowned for his "People of the 20th Century" project. This striking portrait captures a woman of humble origins, her weathered face and simple attire reflecting a life of toil. The composition emphasizes her stoic presence, her hands holding a book, hinting at a life of both hardship and quiet contemplation. Sander's keen eye for detail, coupled with the stark realism of the image, exemplifies his commitment to documenting the lives of ordinary people and their place in society.