The photograph titled “Edith” was captured by the artist Emmet Gowin in Danville, Virginia.
In the photograph, there is a woman seated inside a dimly lit room that appears to be a bedroom due to the presence of a bed with metal frames. The room has wood paneling and is sunlit, with the light casting shadows and patterns through the window curtains. The woman is wearing a light, flowing dress, and her pose seems relaxed and contemplative as she rests one hand behind her head and the other along her body. Her gaze is directed upward, and there is an overall impression of stillness and introspection. To the left, in the foreground, a rocking horse is placed by the window, adding a nostalgic or domestic element to the scene. The image has a grainy texture typical of black and white film photography.