Varken met biggen op Texel c. 1900 - 1930

"Varken met biggen op Texel" (c. 1900-1930) by Richard Tepe (1864-1952) is a black and white photograph depicting a sow and her piglets in a farmyard on the island of Texel. The photograph, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies Tepe's interest in capturing everyday life in the Netherlands through a simple yet poignant image of a mother pig tending to her young. The photograph's composition highlights the close bond between the animals and the rustic, rural setting. The muted tones and sharp detail of the image convey a sense of peace and tranquility. The image is an excellent example of Pictorialism, a style of photography that emphasized the artistic qualities of the medium.