Gebouw van de Kriegsmarine 1940 - 1943

This photograph of the Gebouw van de Kriegsmarine, by an anonymous artist, feels less like a calculated shot and more like a snapshot of a moment. The composition, with its slightly tilted perspective, gives it this casual feel. It’s a scene captured on the go. I wonder what drew the photographer to this particular view? Did they have a personal connection to the building, or were they just struck by the mood of the street that day? There’s a starkness to the image with the bare trees and the somewhat imposing architecture. It reminds me of the work of artists like Bernd and Hilla Becher, who documented industrial structures with a similar detached, almost clinical eye. But here, there's also a human element. This photograph serves as a silent witness, inviting us to reflect on the stories embedded within these buildings and the urban landscapes they inhabit.