Gezicht op de Moesi 1921 - 1922

This photogravure, “Gezicht op de Moesi”, gives us a glimpse of a river scene, captured by an anonymous hand. There is a tonal range across the sky and water, and some heavy dark lines marking out the boats. I am curious to know what camera they used. I imagine them, on the banks of the Moesi, adjusting their equipment, squinting to get the right angle. You know, it's a strange thing, isn't it? The desire to capture a moment, to freeze it in time. What were they hoping to preserve? The industry of the boats, the calm of the water? The image leaves me pondering what it was like to be there. And isn't that what art is all about? Not just showing us something, but inviting us into a conversation across time.