Wehrmacht militairen bij de veldkeuken 1941 - 1942

This is a photo taken by an anonymous artist of Wehrmacht soldiers by the field kitchen. I think of the person who took this photo; what were they thinking as they framed the shot? What did they want to express by capturing this moment in time? It’s not just about documentation; it's about storytelling, even if the story is fragmented or unclear. The texture of the cobbled ground and the way the light falls creates a sense of depth, almost like a stage set. It has a documentary feel, but it's also filled with unspoken narratives, like a scene from a play. We can bring our own imagination to bear on the image; like looking at a painting, we can bring ourselves to it. It reminds us that every artistic creation is part of a larger conversation. What will we say to the artist with our looking?