De Mäaboberg bij de bocht 1905 - 1910

This photograph titled 'De Mäaboberg bij de bocht' was captured by Augusta Curiel. It offers a vista of a landscape, where the river’s bend meets the Mäaboberg, all framed by the lush vegetation of Suriname. The river in this work is reminiscent of the ancient symbol of life's flow, echoing the mythical rivers of old, from the Nile to the Styx. Water holds a primal place in our collective psyche, representing both the source of life and the passage of time. Notice the vegetation. Trees, the silent witnesses of time, root deeply, reaching skyward, mirroring the enduring human quest for meaning. Consider how the mountain, in its unyielding presence, is a testament to geological time. Its presence in art dates back to antiquity. This photograph offers an emotional bridge to our forgotten ancestors, to the shared experiences, and to the timeless symbols that bind humanity across millennia.