Loenense Beek c. 1900 - 1940

Richard Tepe made this photo, "Loenense Beek", at an unknown date, using photography. A palette of muted tones defines the composition, evoking a sense of quietude. The waterway acts as a dominant line that invites your eye to travel through the image. Bare trees punctuate the horizon, their verticality contrasting with the horizontal flow of the water. This interplay creates a visual rhythm that guides us through the scene. The entire picture plane is veiled in a soft mist, which serves to flatten the perspective and heighten the work's sense of stillness. This photographic work engages with themes of perception and representation, exploring how photography can capture the nuances of light and atmosphere, which was of great interest to artists at the time. The emphasis is on capturing the feeling and the aesthetic qualities of the scene. Tepe transforms a landscape into a study of form and light, reflecting the evolving discourse around photography's place within the broader art world.