Woning te Bushire, Perzië Possibly 1925

This photograph, taken by A.G.A. van Eelde, shows a house in Bushire, Persia. Look at how the light is playing with the facade and the texture of the walls. You can almost feel the heat radiating off the stone. The tones are subtle, ranging from chalky whites to deep, cool blacks. It’s a limited palette, which brings a certain quietness. Van Eelde really emphasizes the architectural details, the arches, and the wooden shutters, to give us a sense of place. I find myself drawn to the way the walls are crumbling. It's like the building is slowly dissolving back into the landscape. It reminds me that everything is impermanent, always changing, even stone. The photograph feels somehow related to the work of Atget, who also documented the changing face of a city with such dedication and care. It's a powerful reminder that art doesn't always need to shout, sometimes it just needs to listen.