Bezoek aan een dorp 1927 - 1931

This album page, titled 'Bezoek aan een dorp,' presents three small photographic prints in black and white, made by an anonymous artist. The grainy texture makes me think about how the artist probably encountered some challenges when capturing these images. The top image shows seated figures, the middle, a man with two children, and the bottom, a group of locals in front of a small hut. I get the sense that the artist wants to capture the immediacy of being there, of seeing something new. The soft, almost blurred edges of the photos make it seem like the artist was working quickly, not wanting to miss a moment. These images remind me a bit of work by someone like Lisette Model, who also liked to catch people in their daily lives. The realness is what stays with you, it’s about seeing the world as it is, one imperfect moment at a time.