Jonge rijst aanwas planten in de Sawah 1900 - 1935

This intriguing, old photograph by Neville Keasberry captures ‘Young Rice Growth Plants in the Sawah’. It’s a monochromatic image, full of greys and blacks with subtle gradations in tone and texture. I think about what it must have been like to take a photo back then. What was Keasberry thinking as he captured this scene? I imagine him carefully positioning the camera, framing the composition, and waiting for the right moment to expose the film. What kind of film and camera did he use? Was he even alone? The photograph is carefully composed. The mountains provide a backdrop to the sawah. The figures are evenly spaced across the frame, creating a sense of rhythm and balance. I’m inspired by the commitment to his artistic vision and how his work continues to resonate today. It's a reminder that art is an ongoing conversation across time, with each artist building upon the ideas and techniques of those who came before.