Fotomontage van 3 vissende mannen in een boot tussen reusachtige vissen 1910

This photomontage of men fishing amongst enormous fish was made by William H. Martin, sometime before 1940. What I find striking is the dreamlike quality, the way it plays with scale and perspective. It’s like a visual joke, the kind where you're not quite sure if you're in on it. Look closely at the sepia tones, the way the light seems to ripple across the water and the fish scales. There’s a real tactile quality to the scene despite it being a photomontage. My eye is drawn to the giant fish leaping near the boat. It has a kind of knowing expression, like it’s about to swallow the whole scene. It reminds me of Magritte's surreal juxtapositions. Martin's piece isn’t just about fishing; it’s about the stories we tell, the myths we create, and the way our imagination can transform the mundane into the extraordinary. Art is like that, an invitation to see the world a little differently.