Mensen aan de kust bij Noordwijk en op een tennisbaan, waaronder Alfie van Pephen, Willy Onnen, W. van Tets en A. Dreeuwphlee [?] 1913

This is an intriguing collection of snapshots, all nestled together on a single page, possibly from around 1913. The maker is anonymous, which immediately sets my mind racing - I love the idea of an unknown hand, a secret process. The images feel casual, almost dreamlike, like old memories. I’m drawn to the physicality of the images – the sepia tones and the way the light and shadows play across the surfaces. The handwritten notes add an intimate touch. Take the image of the coast - the sun is setting in a way that the water shines. You can almost feel the cool breeze and the quiet solitude of the shore. I think art is about capturing a feeling, a moment in time, and sharing it with others. Just like this collection does. And that's what makes it so interesting.