Gezicht op Akrata aan de Golf van Korinthe, in de verte de Parnassus before 1910

This photograph, "Gezicht op Akrata aan de Golf van Korinthe, in de verte de Parnassus," was taken by Frédéric Boissonnas. The image, with its muted tones, seems to capture a vastness that’s both serene and a little melancholic. It reminds me of my own studio – that constant push-and-pull between what you intend and what the materials decide. It's all about process, right? Look closely at the horizon line, where the sky meets the sea. There’s a soft, blurry edge, as if the photographer was more interested in capturing the feeling of a place than a sharp, detailed record. The texture isn’t just in the landscape; it’s in the grain of the photograph itself. That's where the feeling is, in the details. This piece makes me think of the landscapes of someone like Caspar David Friedrich, but without all the drama. Both artists were interested in the sublime, sure, but here, Boissonnas gives us something quieter, more intimate. It's a reminder that art isn't about answers, but about opening up questions and possibilities.