Waterlandschap c. 1900 - 1925

This landscape, *Waterlandschap,* was captured by Alb. Kapteijn sometime between the late 19th and early 20th century. I find myself imagining him standing there, composing the shot, maybe feeling the sun on his neck as he frames the scene. I wonder about the light, and how he saw it interacting with the water, the trees, and that little gazebo. It’s like he’s inviting us into a shared experience of this tranquil space. Look at the way the reflections play on the water's surface. It’s pretty magical! The image quality feels soft and dreamy, and I get a sense of peace and quiet just looking at it. There's a stillness in the water that really holds my attention. It is a wonderful and quiet picture. Kapteijn and his contemporaries were onto something special, weren't they?