Interieur van de Sala de Dos Hermanas in het Alhambra te Granada, Spanje 1906

This albumen print captures the Interieur van de Sala de Dos Hermanas in het Alhambra, Granada, Spain, and was made by C Maufsaise. Look at the careful tonal range of this photograph. I can imagine Maufsaise setting up his camera, adjusting the focus and exposure, and then waiting for the right moment to capture the light and shadow in the room. I wonder if it was challenging for him to represent the intricate details of the architecture and ornamentation in the grayscale of the albumen print? I can see that the artist has carefully considered the composition, using the arches and doorways to create a sense of depth and perspective, guiding our eye through the space. The stillness of the photograph almost gives it a ghostly feel. It makes me think of other artists who have been drawn to the Alhambra, like M. C. Escher, who was fascinated by the geometric patterns and tessellations found in the palace's tilework. Maybe Maufsaise was similarly inspired by the complex beauty of the Alhambra, seeking to capture its essence through his own medium. This photograph feels like a part of an ongoing conversation between artists across time, each responding to the same source of inspiration in their unique way.