Zes foto's van Loentje Onnen met vrienden zeilend op de Loosdrechtse Plassen 1911 - 1916

These photographs of Loentje Onnen, taken in 1911, are like little windows into a world that feels both familiar and distant. They document a moment of leisure, a snapshot of friends sailing on the Loosdrechtse Plassen. I can imagine her setting up the camera, arranging her friends, the anticipation of capturing the moment. Each photo is imbued with the light and air of the day, the subtle tones and textures creating a sense of intimacy. Look at the way the figures are framed, their poses, the soft focus that gives the images a dreamlike quality. There is a casualness to the composition that is quite modern. You wonder what these people were like, their lives, their hopes and dreams. These photos remind us that even ordinary moments can become extraordinary when captured through the lens of art. There’s something almost painterly in their composition, a sense of light and atmosphere that echoes the work of Impressionist painters. They remind us of the power of art to capture a fleeting moment.