Portret van een onbekende jonge man Possibly 1912 - 1919

This small portrait of an unknown young man was made by Electrische Snelfotografie. You know, when I look at this guy, I think about the magic of photography and how it can freeze a moment in time. He's dressed up in his suit and tie, probably feeling a bit nervous, but also maybe a little excited. I wonder what he was thinking about? Was he dreaming of a bright future, or was he worried about the present? It's amazing how a simple image can capture so much. And I think about the photographer too, holding his camera, trying to capture the essence of this young man. It's a collaboration, really, between the subject and the artist. They are both communicating ideas, inspiring each other’s creativity, and making a portrait which embraces ambiguity, allowing for multiple interpretations.