Echtpaar Berti Hoppe en Herman Besselaar bij het Fuchsenfeldhof, een detail van het reuzenrad in het Prater en een gezicht op de Wien 1930 - 1931

This photo album page, by Berti Hoppe, features black and white photos laid out with handwritten captions. The choice to document life in this way feels really personal and intentional. I’m drawn to the way the photos are presented on the page. They look almost like sketches, capturing a moment but also hinting at the process of looking and remembering. The monochrome palette brings a certain uniformity, emphasizing the textures and forms. Each photo has a distinct feel, from the urban architecture to the girders of the "Riesenrad." Look at the bridge in the upper right, so precise. The geometric ironwork makes me think of Bernd and Hilla Becher, who photographed industrial structures. "Echtpaar Berti Hoppe en Herman Besselaar bij het Fuchsenfeldhof, een detail van het reuzenrad in het Prater en een gezicht op de Wien" offers not just scenes but a narrative, an ongoing dialogue between the artist, their subjects, and the places they inhabit. It embraces multiple perspectives and open interpretations.