Voetbalelftal uit Curaçao arriveert in IJmuiden Possibly 1946 - 1948

This black and white photograph captures the Curaçao football team arriving in IJmuiden. Look at how Raucamp composes the image, capturing the team on the deck of the ship! I imagine Raucamp, camera in hand, on the dock, trying to capture the spirit of the team, the excitement of arrival, and the imposing scale of the ship. It's a moment frozen in time, a celebration of journey and sport. What’s so striking is how Raucamp uses the architecture of the ship. The team become figures in a landscape of ropes and steel. There is the face of a sailor peering out of a port hole. Are they part of the team or a member of the crew? It reminds me of when I am in my studio and considering the composition; the material qualities of the support and how it can convey a feeling through line and tone. Photography and painting: both are about freezing a moment.