Isabel Wachenheimer in lange jas met Leo Blumensohn met gleufhoed op straat in Amsterdam, mei 1947 1947

This photograph of Isabel Wachenheimer and Leo Blumensohn was taken on the streets of Amsterdam in May 1947, and who took it, we'll probably never know. The tones are muted, almost desaturated, giving it a wistful, historical feeling like an old memory. The texture in this piece isn’t so much about the visible grain but more about the tactile quality implied. The coats they are wearing; Isabel’s woollen overcoat, with it's cinched waist and decorative brooch, and Leo’s dark, heavy wool coat and fedora. You can almost feel the weight of the fabric, the way it would have felt against your skin on a chilly Amsterdam day. It's all about the material and its ability to convey not just what things look like, but how they feel, and the emotional weight they carry. It’s like these clothes are a kind of armour, protecting them from the world but also telling their story. This image reminds me a little of the work of August Sander, who created typologies of German people between the wars, but with an intimacy and tenderness that feels very different. It is a reminder that art isn't just about aesthetics; it's about connection, memory, and the stories we tell ourselves and each other.