Nieuwe brug over de Wenih Rongka 1903 - 1913

This old photograph, "Nieuwe brug over de Wenih Rongka," captures a scene in sepia tones, showing a bridge bustling with people and horses. The lack of color throws a different light on things - literally! It encourages you to look for something else, something beyond the immediately visible. The texture of the stone wall supporting one side of the bridge is incredible. Each stone seems meticulously placed, creating a pattern that's both regular and organic. This almost feels sculptural, as if the bridge is not just a functional object, but a carefully crafted piece. And notice the way the light falls on the rushing water beneath the bridge. It’s blurred, almost dissolving into a milky wash, which contrasts beautifully with the sharp details of the figures crossing. It’s like a dance between clarity and vagueness, reminding me of Gerhard Richter's blurred photographs, where the process of seeing becomes as important as the subject itself. This bridge is a conversation, suspended in time.