Gezicht op een onbekende man en een vrouw aan tafel before 1900

Max Schmidt's photographic print, titled 'Gezicht op een onbekende man en een vrouw aan tafel' presents us with a seemingly candid scene. The gendered division of labour is subtly yet powerfully captured. The man, positioned slightly behind, observes, while the woman engages directly with the task at hand, their roles defined by societal expectations. There is a raw, unpolished quality that permeates this scene. The photograph hints at the realities of everyday life, capturing a sense of labour, domesticity, and the unspoken narratives of its subjects. The photograph's quiet intimacy draws us in, inviting contemplation about the lives, stories, and social dynamics at play.