Gewondentransport per brancard over een weg in de Dolomieten, vermoedelijk Italianen 1916

This photograph shows the transport of injured soldiers, likely Italian, through the Dolomites, and was taken by Henri de Rothschild. What strikes me is the stark contrast – the dark, burdened figures against the snowy landscape. It’s a palette of grief, really. The texture in this photo speaks volumes. The rough, stony path they tread, the crisp snow, and the worn fabric of their uniforms, it’s all captured in shades of grey. Look at the way the light catches the snow, how it almost seems to glow, yet the men remain shrouded in shadow. You can almost feel the weight they carry, not just of the stretcher but of the world. Think about the artist’s hand, Henri de Rothschild, and how he chose to frame this moment. The composition isn't grand or heroic. It’s intimate, human. Much like a Manet or Degas sketch, it's this embrace of the everyday that makes it resonate. Art isn’t always about answers; it’s about asking the right questions, and maybe, just maybe, finding a bit of ourselves in the process.