Duitse militairen 1940 - 1945

This photograph titled Duitse militairen was made by an anonymous artist using photography. I'm drawn to the quiet stillness of these figures, these German soldiers, captured in what feels like a stolen moment of reflection. The grainy texture adds to the sense of distance, not just in time, but emotionally too. It's like looking through a frosted window, trying to grasp something just out of reach. The composition, with the two images placed on the page, creates a dialogue. One soldier is perched on a vehicle with a sense of weariness. The other rests against a tree, almost blending into it. There's a vulnerability in their posture, a sense of being caught between worlds. The cigarette, a small detail, becomes a symbol of contemplation, a brief escape from the harsh reality of war. The photograph reminds me of Gerhard Richter's blurred paintings, where memory and history are rendered in soft focus, inviting us to question what we see and how we remember. It’s a reminder that art, even in its simplest form, can hold layers of complexity and emotional resonance.