Portraits

Portrait of My Mother 9 Joachim Froese

Mrs. Deane posted last week about Joachim Froese's touching series Portrait of My Mother. I thought back to it as I have read the many references to John Szarkowski's death. Reading Mr. Froese's words about the making of these pictures of her books, with his mother's help, to serve as a representation (portrait) of her is poignant for those of us who have experienced the process of serving the dying. My copy of John Szarkowski's book The Photographer's Eye, a book that has educated and enlightened so many, will serve as a portrait of his work for me.