Ossenkar op straat c. 1930 - 1940

This is a photograph, “Ossenkar op straat,” by Adeline Andrea du Celliée Muller, and it captures a moment that feels both documentary and deeply personal. The tonal range here, from the stark white of the one ox to the deep shadows under the wagon, is so evocative. The grainy texture feels almost like a memory, softened and aged. Look at the intricate detailing on the wagon itself—the way the light catches those woven textures, creating patterns within patterns. It's a reminder that art isn't just about big statements, but also about finding beauty in the everyday. This piece reminds me of Walker Evans, but with a softer, more intimate touch. It suggests that photography, like painting, is about seeing the world in a new way. It’s about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary and embracing the ambiguity that makes art so compelling.