Werk met paard en wagen 1940 - 1945

This anonymous photograph, “Work with horse and wagon”, presents a fascinating look at everyday life through a lens of labor and social context. Mounted in an album, the small black and white prints depict scenes involving horses, wagons, and what appears to be military personnel. The images, while simple, speak volumes about the working relationship between humans and animals, and the logistical aspects of military operations. The textures and tones of the photographs offer a glimpse into a world where manual labor and animal power were integral to transportation and possibly warfare. The rough, almost candid quality of the images suggests an unvarnished look at the efforts involved in these activities. Ultimately, this photograph underscores how deeply materials, making, and social context are intertwined, inviting us to reconsider the perceived boundaries between fine art, craft, and the documentary impulse.