Beeld van de dichter Wolfgang Müller von Königswinter c. 1895 - 1905

This is David Vermeulen’s photograph of the statue of the poet Wolfgang Müller von Königswinter. While the date of this photograph remains unknown, consider it as a piece from a time when monuments were erected to honor cultural figures, reinforcing specific societal values and historical narratives. These statues, often of men, were symbols of power and achievement, shaping public memory. This image captures the statue in a space, suggesting a silent dialogue between art, nature, and the observer. The choice to immortalize Müller, a white male poet, raises questions about who is deemed worthy of remembrance and what voices are amplified or suppressed. The statue stands as a reminder of the selective nature of history, prompting us to reflect on the stories we tell and the narratives that shape our understanding of the world.