Gezicht op de plek waar General Sir Redvers Henry Buller de rivier de Tugela overstak in Natal in Zuid-Afrika 1901

This stereo card, by Underwood & Underwood, shows where General Buller crossed the Tugela River in Natal, South Africa, capturing a moment in time through sepia tones. The grainy texture and subtle gradations of light give it an almost dreamlike quality. It's fascinating how the artists chose to frame the scene, placing the figure slightly off-center. The figure is caught in a moment of contemplation or direction. The use of sepia tones lends an air of nostalgia and historical distance, inviting us to reflect on the passage of time and the weight of history. It makes you wonder what kind of decisions went into taking this image. There’s something about this work that feels deeply human, reminding us of our connection to the past and the ongoing quest to make sense of the world around us. It reminds me of Gerhard Richter's blurred photos and how they force you to interpret what you see, rather than dictating an image to you.