Straatgezicht in Saint-Hippolyte, vermoedelijk in de Auvergne 1904

This small, unassuming photograph shows a street scene in Saint-Hippolyte, probably in the Auvergne region of France, created by Delizy at an unknown date. The sepia tones wrap the buildings in a warm, nostalgic glow. I think about how the light must have felt on Delizy's face that day. Were they trying to capture the essence of a place, a moment, or maybe just the play of light on stone and wood? I feel a pang of sympathy, because as an artist myself, I know how a simple snapshot can morph into a deep dive into memory and feeling. The textures are palpable: the rough-hewn stones of the buildings, the aged timbers holding up the balconies. There's a quiet poetry in the way the artist chose to frame the scene, highlighting the everyday beauty of a small-town street. Delizy's work reminds me that art is often found in the most unexpected corners, turning the ordinary into something extraordinary.