Frans bataljon in Korea Possibly 1952 - 1959

This photograph titled "Frans bataljon in Korea" was taken by David Ketel. It captures a vast landscape under an expansive sky, composed with careful attention to depth and perspective. The eye is drawn across a foreground of textured fields, segmented by lines that create a structured yet organic pattern. The midground transitions into rolling hills, their forms softened by distance and atmospheric perspective. The subtle gradations of color and tone evoke a serene, almost melancholic mood. The composition invites us to consider the relationship between human activity and the natural world. The lines of the fields and roads suggest an imposition of order onto the landscape, while the soft contours of the hills and the distant mountains emphasize the scale and indifference of nature. The photograph destabilizes traditional landscape painting by presenting a flattened view, inviting us to think about the codes and structures that inform our perception of space.