Bij Voorburg 1915

This small photograph, titled 'Bij Voorburg', captures a building and some ducks. The sepia tone gives it a timeless quality, like a memory fading at the edges. Look at the way the light etches the building's surface. See how the texture of the wall is rendered with such sensitivity, almost as if the artist were caressing each imperfection? It reminds me of those quiet, contemplative moments in painting where you're not just recording what you see, but feeling it too. I mean, who knew that such a range of tones could be achieved with one color? Consider the way the ducks huddle together near the doorway. Those small details create a sense of depth, inviting you to step into the scene. It's like a snapshot of a dream, where time stands still and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. I'm reminded of Giorgio Morandi, who, like Wilkens, found endless inspiration in the mundane objects around him. Art is just a conversation, isn’t it?