Huizen aan het water 1940 - 1945

"Huizen aan het water" (Houses by the Water), a black and white photograph taken by an anonymous artist between 1940 and 1945, depicts a tranquil scene of a Dutch canal. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a narrow waterway lined by snow-covered banks and a series of historic buildings. The image evokes a sense of quietude and simplicity, offering a glimpse into the life of a small Dutch community during wartime. The photograph's modest size, measuring 68 mm in height and 98 mm in width, reinforces its intimate and personal nature, allowing viewers to experience the scene with a sense of immediacy.