Vierspan van H.L. Kappel uit Berlijn tijdens de eerste marathon van Nederland op Houtrust, Den Haag Possibly 1914 - 1924

This photograph documents H.L. Kappel's carriage and four horses from Berlin during the first marathon of the Netherlands in Houtrust, The Hague. The photographer is anonymous. The image captures the air of suspense of that historical day! Imagine the photographer, poised and ready, trying to catch the perfect moment as the carriage approaches! What were they thinking as they lined up the shot? Did they anticipate the energy of the scene, the anticipation of the crowd? The greyscale tones add a certain nostalgia. The contrast between light and shadow creates depth. Think about the physicality of early photography. Unlike today's digital ease, it required a tangible process of preparation, exposure, and development. Each print was a unique artifact, imbued with the choices and circumstances of its creation. Photography, like painting, continues to evolve, each generation building upon the work of those who came before, in an ongoing dialogue of creativity and expression.