Verwoest huis in een ondergelopen buitenwijk van Parijs 1910 - 1911

This photograph, titled "Devastated house in a flooded suburb of Paris," was made by G. Dangereux sometime in the past. The image, like a memory, feels a bit faded, with soft, muted tones. Looking at the destroyed house, I'm drawn to the way the light filters through the broken window, casting an eerie glow. It's a subtle detail, but it speaks volumes about loss and resilience. The texture of the paper adds another layer, almost like a rough, tactile surface. It reminds me of Eugène Atget, a pioneer of documentary photography. Like Atget, Dangereux has an interest in capturing moments of everyday life. But where Atget sought to preserve what was disappearing, Dangereux confronts us with the brutal reality of destruction. It's a haunting image, yes, but also a reminder of the human capacity to endure, to rebuild, and to find beauty even in the ruins.