Gang met stucwerk in het Huis ter Meer te Maarssen c. 1903

This photograph shows a corridor in the Huis ter Meer in Maarssen, captured by an anonymous photographer. There's a hazy quality to the image and, combined with the pale tones, it feels like the record of a dream. The photo focuses on the architectural details, especially the stucco work of classical figures adorning the walls. The photograph is not just a depiction of space, but also an exploration of texture. Look at the way the light catches the raised surfaces of the stucco figures, giving them a ghostly presence. It feels like the photographer is interested in the push and pull of the surface as much as the illusion of depth, with the doorways fading into the distance. The soft focus and limited tonal range create a sense of timelessness, as if the photograph itself is aging like the stucco it depicts. I'm reminded of Eugène Atget's photographs of Paris, documenting the city's architecture with a similar sense of quiet observation. Both share a sensitivity to light, and the ability to find beauty in the everyday.