Nest van de zilvermeeuw met eieren before 1913

"Nest van de zilvermeeuw met eieren" (Silver Gull's Nest with Eggs) is a photograph by Dutch photographer Richard Tepe, taken before 1913. The photo depicts a nest of silver gull eggs hidden among tall grasses, showcasing Tepe’s keen eye for detail and his interest in capturing the natural world. The image’s soft focus and delicate tones evoke a sense of tranquility and the fragility of life in the wild, drawing the viewer into the intimate world of the birds. The photograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies Tepe's contributions to Pictorialism, a photographic movement emphasizing artistic expression and soft focus.