Dimensions: height 106 mm, width 65 mm
Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain
Willy Frohsinn made this small, undated portrait of an unknown baby, probably with a camera and a whole lot of patience. The sepia tones give it a timeless feel, like a memory fading at the edges. Look at how the light catches the baby’s soft features. It’s interesting how photography, like painting, captures a moment, but also transforms it. There’s a stillness, a quiet intensity, that maybe wasn’t there in the actual moment. That bunny the baby is holding isn’t going anywhere. I think of artists like Alice Neel, who also sought a certain truth in portraiture, not just a likeness, but an essence. This little photograph is more than just a record; it's a meditation on time, memory, and the enduring power of a single, captured gaze. It reminds us that art, in all its forms, is about seeing and feeling, about connecting to something bigger than ourselves.
Be the first to comment and join the conversation on the ultimate creative platform.