Gezin dat op straat wandelt c. 1920 - 1940

This small photograph, 'Gezin dat op straat wandelt' by G. Hidderley, captures a family walking down a street, and you can see a real attention to the tonal range. It's all about process and how the light is distributed and the way that affects what we see. The texture is smooth, almost dreamlike, but there are hints of graininess, particularly in the buildings and the sky, which give it a tangible presence. There's a patch in the sky, almost like a scratch, which feels deeply personal and like an intrusion into the scene. It’s a reminder of the artist's hand and how they have engaged with the piece. It breaks the illusion and speaks to the materiality of the photograph itself. I’m reminded a little of the photographs of Eugène Atget, although his seem somehow less intimate. It makes you think about what it is to observe. There’s no right way to see this, just an invitation.