Auberge 'Andraz' langs een weg in de Dolomieten 1916

This photograph of Auberge 'Andraz' in the Dolomites, snapped by Henri de Rothschild, feels like a scene from a sepia-toned dream. I find myself wondering about the physical experience of taking this shot. Standing there, camera in hand, Rothschild must have been struck by the way the building clung to the mountainside. The light, that soft, diffused glow, seems to flatten the space. I can almost feel the chill in the air. The photograph seems to capture more than just the building, it captures a moment of human interaction with the landscape. It's an invitation to imagine the stories of those who passed through the doors of the Auberge. I think of other landscape photographers, and how they've tried to communicate the emotional resonance of place. Like them, Rothschild seems to be searching for something beyond the surface of the image. This piece reminds us that making art is not just about capturing reality, but about transforming it. It’s a dialogue across time, where each artist builds upon the visions of those who came before.