Zuiderzeewerken: Wieringermeerdijk nabij Medemblik 10 sept. 1928 Possibly 1928 - 1929

This black and white photograph of the Zuiderzeewerken, taken near Medemblik on September 10, 1928, looks like it was almost painted. I’m imagining the photographer up in the air, maybe in one of those early KLM planes, feeling the chill as they frame this shot. Think about what it felt like to capture this moment. The water, with its delicate ripples, and the long, straight line of the dike cutting through the scene—there's such a strong contrast between natural movement and man-made structure. This isn't just about recording what's there; it's about seeing the world in a new way, and maybe also feeling small against a big project. The little boats clustered nearby make me think of social realist painters, and I start to wonder about the larger context around this photograph. Artists are always in conversation with one another, even if they don’t know it. Painting, photography, drawing, sculpture — each medium offering a unique perspective.