Gezicht op Lavoûte-Chilhac aan de Allier 1902

This photograph of Gezicht op Lavoûte-Chilhac aan de Allier, was captured by Delizy, sometime in the 19th century. Looking at the tonality, it's all sepias and browns, like a memory fading. The scene is a small town nestled by a river. Notice how the buildings are perched right on the edge, almost daring to dip their toes in. What catches my eye is the way the light filters through the scene. It's soft, diffused, giving everything a dreamlike quality, and the river flows with a gentle current, reflecting the sky above. It feels so still and timeless. It reminds me a little of Gustave Le Gray, who also played with light and shadow in landscape photography. It’s like the image itself is a conversation across time, each artist adding their voice to the ongoing story of how we see the world. Art isn't about answers; it's about asking questions and leaving space for the unexpected.