Afscheid aan het Station te Tandjoeng. 8 Januari 1922 1922

This faded photograph of a station farewell was taken in Tandjoeng on January 8, 1922. The anonymous photographer plays with warm, sepia tones to capture this moment. The image isn't just about recording; it's about a feeling, an atmosphere. Look at the texture of the photo paper itself. It's got this almost velvety quality, softening the edges and giving the whole scene a dreamlike vibe. The focus isn't razor-sharp, especially towards the background, and makes you feel like you’re peering into a memory. Those rows of figures in white uniforms, they're so carefully arranged, yet there's a slight blur to them. The overall effect hints at something ephemeral. It reminds me a little of Gerhard Richter's blurred photographs, or maybe even the soft-focus portraits of Julia Margaret Cameron. It's a reminder that art often lives in the blurry spaces, in the questions rather than the answers.