Militairen bij een hut langs de weg 1903 - 1913

This photo of soldiers by a roadside hut – we don't know when it was made, or by whom, but it feels like looking back through a clouded lens. The sepia tones and small scale create a sense of distance and intimacy. Look closely at how the hut is positioned – nestled among the foliage, almost hidden. It speaks to the relationship between the human-made and the natural world, and the way we try to carve out spaces for ourselves within it. The presence of the soldiers adds another layer, hinting at themes of power, control, and perhaps even vulnerability. It reminds me a little of the quiet observations of someone like Agnes Martin, who finds so much in so little. It's a good reminder that art isn't always about grand gestures or statements. Sometimes, it's about noticing the small things and finding the beauty in the everyday.