Obelisk voor Charles-Joseph de Ligne, in de tuin van het Château de Beloeil before 1908

This silver gelatin print, Obelisk voor Charles-Joseph de Ligne, in de tuin van het Château de Beloeil by Coppin-Goisse, captures the light in a way that makes you wonder what it was like to be there. What was it like to be Coppin-Goisse, the artist, working away with the camera? The photographic image feels like a site of inquiry, doesn't it? Photography as a medium offers such a distinct way of seeing the world. It’s captured from a specific perspective, like a painter carefully choosing a view. Think about how the dark tones create a sense of depth and mystery, while the bright areas draw the eye. It's almost dreamlike, with a sense of something ineffable. The artist invites the viewer to consider the scene not just as a visual experience, but as an emotional and intellectual one. What I enjoy most about photography and art in general is how artists across time influence each other’s creativity. It’s all an ongoing conversation. Art embraces ambiguity, allowing for multiple interpretations.