Gezicht op een gracht te Delft before 1894

This is Charles L. Mitchell’s photograph, ‘Gezicht op een gracht te Delft’, with dimensions of 88 by 113 mm. The black and white photograph depicts a canal scene in Delft. The buildings are captured in detail with many windows facing the water. The composition reveals an interplay between the structures of the built environment and the flow of the canal. The stark monochrome tones reduce the scene to its essential geometric forms. The interplay of light and shadow enhances the textural qualities of the architecture and the water. These lines and textures are reflected in a mirror image in the water. This artwork challenges the conventional understanding of urban space by emphasizing the interplay of solid and liquid forms, reflecting an interest in the structural dynamics that shape our perception and experience of the environment.