Portret van Wilsje van Bergen en Herbert André de la Porte op hun bruiloft, Heemstede Possibly 1933 - 1935

This photograph captures Wilsje van Bergen and Herbert André de la Porte on their wedding day in Heemstede. The image, dominated by shades of gray, presents a study in contrasts. The dark suit of the groom sharply offsets the bride's luminous white dress. A contrast that is further accentuated by the textured brickwork of the building behind them. The composition is formal. The subjects are centrally positioned, creating a balanced and symmetrical effect. Yet, there’s a subtle asymmetry as the bride’s veil flows to one side, introducing a dynamic element that softens the rigid structure. The lines of the architecture—the arched doorway, the receding pavement—lead the eye into the depths of the photograph, creating a sense of perspective and spatial depth. The photograph, through its careful arrangement of forms and textures, captures a moment of societal union and formalizes it within the frame.