Beeld van een vrouw met een paard in het Huis ter Meer te Maarssen c. 1903

This photo captures a sculpture of a woman with a horse at the Huis ter Meer in Maarssen, made by an anonymous artist. The monochrome palette helps to highlight the texture of the sculpture. I’m drawn to the swirls and details of the base, it feels like a landscape in itself! The whole thing reminds me of process, how the artist worked to create this piece, stroke by stroke, layer by layer. It is a photo, so the surface is flat, yet somehow the picture makes you feel like you can reach out and touch it. The way the light hits, you can see the depth and complexity of the sculpture. It's not just a flat image but a world in itself. It reminds me a bit of Giacometti; both show a commitment to exploring form and depth, inviting us to see the world in new ways. Art is not about fixed meanings but about creating space for imagination and conversation.