Berglandschappen 1941 - 1945

Here's this array of black and white photos of landscapes, all snuggled in their album like little windows into another world. I'm really struck by the intimacy of this collection. I imagine someone carefully choosing each image, arranging them just so, like arranging thoughts. The scenes capture these serene mountain views with grazing cows. It's like the artist was on a solitary, introspective journey, one where the outside world mirrored their inner landscape. I wonder if they were thinking about how to distill the essence of these vast landscapes into these tiny rectangles, trying to capture the light, the air, and the quietude. The album feels very personal, it’s as though it contains the artist’s memories, experiences, and even dreams. It invites us to pause and appreciate not just the landscapes themselves, but the act of seeing and remembering. It's a reminder that every artist, known or unknown, contributes to the ongoing conversation about what it means to be human, to feel, and to observe.