Gezicht op zeilboten te water c. 1920 - 1940

This small, sepia photograph shows a view of sailboats on the water, taken by G. Hidderley. I imagine Hidderley capturing this scene, adjusting the focus, framing the boats against the sky, waiting for the right moment when the light and shadows aligned just so. The composition feels both tranquil and a little eerie, right? Almost like a dream. Those boats bobbing gently—did Hidderley feel a connection to them, a sense of longing or adventure? Maybe they were thinking about the light. There's a blurriness here, a softness that speaks to memory and nostalgia, like a half-remembered summer day. The image reminds me of other artists who’ve explored similar themes of memory and place, like Gerhard Richter with his blurred photographs that evoke a sense of distance. It’s a quiet, contemplative piece, inviting us to reflect on our own experiences of seeing and remembering. It's this continuous conversation between artists, across time and place, that keeps the creative spirit alive.