Untitled 1875 - 1899

This ‘Untitled’ card, an anonymous work, presents two nearly identical photographic images. The sepia tones and the subtle variations in light and shadow provide a gentle, melancholic feeling. Each image is dominated by a circular wreath of flowers and foliage. The density of the floral arrangement creates a textured surface. A small portrait is centered within each wreath, drawing your eye to the human presence amidst the organic forms. The work can be interpreted through the semiotic lens. The wreath, a traditional symbol of mourning and remembrance, frames the portrait, suggesting themes of memory and loss. The duplication of the image in stereoscopic format invites the viewer to examine the subtle variations that arise in the act of replication. This creates an awareness of the process of image-making and the nature of representation. The function of this art lies in its ability to evoke emotion through visual and cultural symbolism.