[Street scene, Lübeck] c. 1940s - 1950s

Curator: Let's turn our attention to "Street scene, Lubeck," attributed to Laurence Feininger. Notice the cobblestone streets, the aging buildings, and the figures walking away from us into the distance. Editor: There's a real dreaminess to this image, like a faded memory. It feels melancholy, doesn't it? As if the figures are walking away from something lost. Curator: Indeed. Considering the medium, a gelatin silver print, and the probable time of production, it speaks to the rise of photography as accessible documentation and art form. The physical print itself is quite small. Editor: It's intriguing how something so small can feel so expansive. It’s as if I could wander right into that street. I feel like I've been there, maybe in a dream. Curator: Perhaps that feeling comes from the image's focus on everyday life. These ordinary scenes became subjects worthy of capture, shifting our understanding of what constitutes art. Editor: Absolutely. And beyond the technical mastery, I am captivated by its emotional resonance. The light, the architecture, the people - it coalesces into a powerful emotional landscape. Curator: It reminds us that art exists not just in grand statements, but also in subtle observations of the everyday. Editor: A beautiful, haunting glimpse into another time. I am glad we had the opportunity to study it.