Spuitleiding Mäabo 1900 - 1906

This monochrome photograph by Augusta Curiel captures a watery scene featuring a riverbank crowned with lush trees. I'm imagining Curiel setting up her equipment, maybe feeling the humid air, and carefully composing this shot. The light feels soft, diffused through the leaves. The textures are incredible, right? You can almost feel the roughness of the eroded riverbank and the delicate fronds of the foliage overhead. It makes me think about how different ways of seeing can change how we experience the world. The photograph offers a slice of life along the river. I'm wondering what the buildings are for—maybe a family home or a place for trade. As an artist, Curiel really invites us to slow down and appreciate the quiet beauty of this scene. It reminds us that artists are always in conversation with each other, drawing inspiration across time. Each image becomes a part of our collective visual history.