Some Saturday solace, courtesy of Henri Cartier-Bresson’s moving picture of his wife, Martine Franck (or her shadow, to be more precise) and the couple’s cat, Ulysses. It features in an article by writer Lou Stoppard for the new issue of Elephant, contemplating the intimacies and contradictions evident in photographers’ images of their romantic partners. “Despite its homey theme, [this] photo retains a certain mystery, thanks to the use of shadows and line,” Stoppard observes. “It is a tribute to the intrigue and beauty that can be found amidst the comfortable, if one only maintains the enthusiasm for looking.” Pre-order your copy of Elephant 47 now to discover more.
