Leidseplein met de Stadsschouwburg en op de achtergrond de Koepelkerk, Amsterdam 1909 - 1922

This stereograph of Leidseplein with the Stadsschouwburg and in the background the Koepelkerk, Amsterdam, probably comes from the late 19th or early 20th century, but the artist is unknown to us. I’m curious about how this artist framed the shot and waited for the right moment. The use of sepia tones, lends the image a sense of warmth and nostalgia. The figures walking across the square, they are caught in mid-stride, their movement frozen in time by the photographic process. I imagine the artist watching them, deciding when to take the photo. The buildings are depicted with great detail, you can see the intricate facades of the Stadsschouwburg and the Koepelkerk. I feel the artist has responded to the urban architecture of Amsterdam, capturing a sense of place, and making me want to go there myself!