J.B. Aug. Kessler op het balkon van zijn hotelkamer uitkijkend over het water 1900

This black and white photograph, taken in 1900, shows J.B. Aug. Kessler standing on a hotel balcony overlooking a body of water. The image, part of a larger photo album, captures a fleeting moment in time, offering a glimpse into Kessler's life and travels. The anonymous photographer, using a snapshot aesthetic, focuses on Kessler's figure, conveying a sense of contemplation and perhaps a hint of isolation as he gazes at the distant cityscape. The image's small size (114 mm x 116 mm) further emphasizes the intimate and personal nature of the photograph. This work, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, provides a window into the life of an individual in the early 20th century.