Eugen Wachenheimer tijdens vakantie, augustus 1932, Eibsee (Beieren) 1932 - 1938

This photograph of Eugen Wachenheimer on holiday at Eibsee in Bavaria was taken in August 1932 by a member of the Wachenheimer family. I wonder about that slightly blurred figure—it's like he's caught in time, but also slipping out of it. I'm sympathizing with this artist and thinking what it was like to be them in that moment, looking through the lens, trying to capture something. Maybe they were thinking about how to freeze this moment, to hold onto the joy of vacation, the beauty of the lake and trees. The way the light catches Eugen's shirt suggests he's relaxed and enjoying the sun. The photo, with its handwritten inscription, feels intimate, personal. The slight imperfections in the image—the blurriness, the way the edges fade—only add to its charm. They make it feel more real, more human.