Gezicht op de tribune tijdens de voetbalwedstrijd Nederland-Duitsland in Zwolle Possibly 1912 - 1924

This small photograph, titled "Gezicht op de tribune tijdens de voetbalwedstrijd Nederland-Duitsland in Zwolle," captures a scene of spectators at a football match between the Netherlands and Germany in Zwolle, maybe in 1916. The photograph has an overall faded quality, with soft, muted tones that evoke a sense of nostalgia. The figures are rendered with a gentle blur, as though captured in a fleeting moment. There's a dreaminess to the scene, a quiet stillness that belies the excitement of the event. The composition is simple, focusing on the faces of the spectators, who seem to be caught in a moment of quiet contemplation. You can see the texture of the old paper, adding to the sense of time passing and history unfolding. There's an ambiguity that invites you to project your own emotions and associations onto the image. For me it is reminiscent of the work of artists like Gerhard Richter, who also explored the evocative power of photographs. Ultimately, it reminds us that art is not about capturing reality, but about creating something new.