Twee foto's van de familie Van den Berg bij Huize Welgelegen, Driebergen 1924 - 1927

Here we have two black and white photographs of the Van den Berg family at Huize Welgelegen, Driebergen, taken by Hendrik Herman van den Berg in July 1924. In the first photo, the family sits around a table outside, enjoying a summer afternoon. You can almost feel the warmth of the sun and the leisurely pace of life in Driebergen. Below, a second photo captures a young boy riding a donkey on a path. Perhaps this was a moment of joy and freedom for the child, a memory preserved in this simple snapshot. Hendrik Herman van den Berg’s work captures a feeling of nostalgia and intimacy of family life. The placement of the figures, the composition of the light, everything tells you something personal about this family and their time. Looking at it reminds me of how artists are often in conversation across time. It makes you wonder what Van den Berg would think of photography today. We all borrow and steal ideas to make our own work. That’s how we keep art alive.