Gezicht op een brug en bomen op het landgoed van George Gill Green in Woodbury before 1889

This is a monochrome photograph showing a bridge and trees on the estate of George Gill Green in Woodbury. The composition is structured by contrasting organic and geometric forms. Notice how the soft, draping branches of the willow on the right and the full, rounded shape of the tree on the left frame the geometric bridge in the center. The bridge, with its criss-cross railings, introduces a precise pattern that contrasts with the natural forms. This interplay between nature and artifice creates a balanced visual tension. The photograph's tonal range, from light sky to darker foreground, guides the eye through the scene, emphasizing the constructed elements within the landscape. This tension reflects an ongoing discourse about humanity's role in shaping and perceiving the natural world.