Boer in een weide met koeien before 1901

James Craig Annan made "Boer in een weide met koeien" at an unknown date, likely with photographic methods available at the time. It’s a process, right? You set out to capture a moment, but what you get is always something else. Look at the gray tones. They're not just there to represent light and shadow, they create a mood. They are thick in some places, thin in others. I’m wondering, was this a deliberate choice, or was the artist led by the materials? I’m drawn to the way the sky seems to merge with the cows in the background, like a dream. It makes you question what you're seeing. Is it a representation of reality, or is it something more? This play with light and form reminds me a little of some of Alfred Stieglitz’s photography. It’s like they're both reaching for something beyond the surface, trying to capture not just what's there, but how it feels to be there. Art isn't about answers, it's about asking questions, and this piece certainly does that.