Groepsportret van vier vrouwen, lopend in Scheveningen 1932 - 1937

This black and white photograph captures a group of four women strolling in Scheveningen. The way the light falls across their dresses, creating these subtle shifts in tone, it's like the photographer was painting with light. The image is so soft and textural, as if you could reach out and feel the fabric of their dresses. There's a particular mark, where the edge of the photo has been torn or worn away, creating this irregular border. It reminds me that photography, like painting, is a physical process, subject to chance and the passage of time. It adds a layer of depth and imperfection to the image. Thinking about other artists, it reminds me of the quiet intimacy of some of Agnes Martin’s grid paintings. In both, there’s a sense of restraint and a focus on the subtle nuances of tone and texture. Art invites us to slow down and see the world in new ways, one mark, one photograph, at a time.