Vrouw met jongen 1900 - 1922

This is a photograph, Vrouw met jongen, by Robert Julius Boers, and while we don't have an exact date, it was likely made in the late 19th or early 20th century. What strikes me about this image is its incredible warmth, almost like it has been steeped in tea. The brown tones create a sense of nostalgia and serenity, inviting us to reflect on time and memory. I can imagine Boers carefully composing this shot, thinking about light and how to capture this intimate moment. There's a beautiful stillness to the image, a silent dialogue between the woman and child that I am not privy to. It is almost like a dance. The texture, the way the light seems to catch on the surface, adds to its dreamlike quality. It feels like a world slightly removed from our own, a whispered secret from the past. It reminds me of the works of Julia Margaret Cameron, who experimented with soft focus and ethereal light. Photography is like painting – both art forms allow the artist to see and perceive the world differently.