Vijf gezichten op Wenen, gezien vanaf de Stephansdom 1930 - 1931

This photo album page, titled ‘Five Views of Vienna from St Stephen's Cathedral,’ by Berti Hoppe presents a fragmented cityscape in monochrome. I can imagine Hoppe, perched high above the city, feeling the stone beneath her as she framed these shots. The images capture different perspectives: a plaza bustling with tiny figures, intricate architectural details, and the view from a tower window, offering a glimpse into the city’s heart. Each photograph is a separate little world, and it is a poignant way to study a place. I always wonder what photographers are thinking when they make contact with a scene like this. Are they trying to capture something to keep, or something to communicate? Arranged on the album page, these views don't give a complete picture, but rather it is a collage of moments, inviting us to piece together our own impression of Vienna. Hoppe’s work joins a chorus of other artists through time, each one interpreting and reimagining their world with a unique eye. What do you see?