Gezicht op de Saramaccastraat met brug en kerk before 1927

Eugen Klein made this photograph, Gezicht op de Saramaccastraat met brug en kerk, which translates to 'View of the Saramacca Street with bridge and church', during his time in Paramaribo. The light falls on the buildings lining the street, making them glow in a way that feels both real and dreamlike. I can imagine Klein, setting up his equipment in the heat, carefully composing the scene. What was he thinking as he captured this moment? The church in the distance acts like a beacon, drawing your eye into the heart of the street. The texture of the buildings, the way the light reflects off the bridge, all create this sense of depth and atmosphere. It reminds me of other painters who explored urban landscapes, capturing the essence of a place through careful observation. It’s clear that Klein, like many artists, was in conversation with the world around him and with other artists. He took something ordinary and transformed it into something beautiful and thought-provoking, leaving space for us to find our own connections and meaning.