Woningpark. (Aug. 1926.) 1926 - 1928

This gelatin silver print of ‘Woningpark’ was made in August 1926 by an anonymous photographer. The muted tones give the image an ethereal, dreamlike quality, almost like a faded memory. There's a tension between the crisp, geometric lines of the houses and the softness of the grassy field and sky. The eye is drawn to the patterns of the roof tiles, a reminder that even the most functional objects can possess an inherent beauty. Think about this in relation to Bernd and Hilla Becher's photographic typologies of industrial structures. Like the Becher's, this image emphasizes the formal qualities of its subject matter, yet here it also captures a sense of place and time, inviting us to contemplate the lives that unfolded within these walls. The image invites a meditation on the intersection of architecture, landscape, and the passage of time. It's a reminder that art doesn't always need to shout to be heard; sometimes, the quietest voices resonate the loudest.