Gebouwen aan een rivier 1903 - 1907

This monochrome print called 'Gebouwen aan een rivier' is by an anonymous artist, depicting buildings by a river. It invites a quiet, contemplative mood, a sense of stillness. The texture is smooth, the tones muted and gentle. The overall effect isn't about showing off skills, but about a direct, unpretentious way of seeing. In this image, the tones build the atmosphere; the river almost vibrates! It feels like the photographer wanted to capture a mood more than a sharp rendering. The composition, with its horizontal arrangement of buildings and the vast expanse of water, creates a sense of depth and space. The details are soft; shapes emerge gradually, like memories coming into focus. It reminds me of Giorgio Morandi's still life paintings where ordinary objects are imbued with a quiet, meditative presence. Ultimately, this image is a reminder that art isn't just about what you see, but how you see it, and the feelings it evokes.