Jongen met vissen 1900 - 1922

This stereoscopic photograph, *Jongen met vissen*, of a boy with fish, was made by Robert Julius Boers. The composition is bisected and presented in duplicate, a quirky kind of double vision. It's like seeing a scene through two slightly different lenses, which, in a way, is how we experience the world anyway. The image is tonally muted, a sepia wash that softens the details, making the boy and his catch seem like a memory, a fleeting moment captured in time. Look at the way the light catches the side of the building, how it defines the simple shape and suggests a quiet stillness. The surface is smooth, the details are soft; it invites you to lean in close and imagine the feel of the grainy paper. It reminds me of Eugène Atget, who documented the streets of Paris, with a similar sense of melancholy and historical preservation. These images remind us that art is not about perfection but about the dialogue between the artist, the subject, and the viewer, embracing the imperfections.