Berkenboleet c. 1900 - 1930

"Berkenboleet" (c. 1900-1930) is a photo by Richard Tepe (1864-1952) depicting three mushrooms in a woodland setting. The image, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Tepe's keen eye for detail and his affinity for capturing the beauty of nature. This photo, with its subtle use of light and shadow, exemplifies the aesthetic of Pictorialism, a photographic movement that emphasized artistic expression and beauty over technical precision. The photo's composition, focusing on the mushrooms' organic forms against the backdrop of fallen leaves and branches, captures the essence of the forest floor.