Biesbosch c. 1900 - 1910

"Biesbosch" is a black and white photograph by Dutch photographer Henricus Jacobus Tollens, taken sometime between 1900 and 1910. The image depicts a dredging vessel, likely working on the Biesbosch, a wetland area in the Netherlands. Tollens's work often documented the industrialization and development of the Dutch landscape, showcasing the changing relationship between humans and nature. The photograph's composition emphasizes the powerful machinery, a testament to the technological advancements of the era.