Portret van Jeanne Henriette Reine Reyneke van Stuwe 1904 - 1951

Here’s a small photograph by Arie M.A. Susan & Co, a portrait of Jeanne Henriette Reine Reyneke van Stuwe. It's a study in monochrome, where the tones almost blend, creating a sense of depth and quiet. Look at the way her headscarf is rendered, almost like a soft cloud, contrasting with the darker tones of her dress. The photograph has a kind of soft-focus effect, like the world seen through a slightly misty lens. It's not about sharp details; instead, it’s the overall mood that sticks with you. The texture is smooth, the tones are subtle, and the shadows are soft. The way the light catches her face gives a sense of her inner life, almost as if you can see her thoughts and emotions through the surface of the print. It reminds me a little of the way Gustave Moreau used light in his portraits to give a sense of his sitter's inner world. Like Moreau, Arie M.A. Susan & Co have created an image which lingers in the mind, resisting easy interpretation.