Semi kestner Possibly 1926

This photo, called Semi kestner, by an anonymous artist, shows industrial equipment, like it was documented. The grey tones are consistent throughout, giving it an almost dream-like quality. It’s fascinating how the textures play out: the smooth metal pipes against the coarse wooden slats. Look at the way the light catches the edges, almost like a chiaroscuro painting. There's a figure standing at the bottom left of the frame, who gives us an idea of the scale of the machines. This piece reminds me of Bernd and Hilla Becher, who also photographed industrial structures. But unlike their objective style, this anonymous photograph has an atmospheric feel. It invites us to see the beauty in the mundane, to appreciate the forms and shapes that often go unnoticed. It's like the artist is saying, "Look at this, isn't it interesting?"