Potomac River, Washington DC, Verenigde Staten 1936

This is a photograph of the Potomac River in Washington DC, made by Wouter Cool at some point in the early to mid 20th century. What strikes me first is the light. It's that soft, diffused kind of light, almost a silvery gray, that makes everything feel a bit dreamy and distant. The way the light catches the clouds and the water—it's all about subtle gradations, you know? It feels like a moment suspended in time. And there's this beautiful contrast between the industrial, geometric shapes of the boats and the fluid, organic forms of the water and clouds. It’s the kind of photo that pulls you into a quiet, contemplative space. This work feels a bit like something Whistler might have done, capturing the atmosphere and mood of a scene with such delicate precision. I like to think of art as an ongoing conversation, and this piece is like a quiet, thoughtful voice in that dialogue.