Detail van de bergen nabij Furfooz before 1903

This is an anonymous photograph of the mountains near Furfooz. It's difficult to say exactly when it was made, but the printing process suggests the early 20th century. The image itself is a straightforward depiction of the landscape, but the photograph, as a medium, asks us to consider its mechanical means of production. Unlike a painting or sculpture, which bear the direct mark of an artist's hand, a photograph is created through a series of industrial processes, from the manufacture of the camera and film to the development of the print itself. The photographer acts as an operator, framing and capturing a scene, but the final image is largely determined by the capabilities of the technology. In the context of labor and class, the photograph points to the increasing mechanization of artistic production. While it may not require the same level of skill as traditional crafts, it opens up new possibilities for capturing and documenting the world around us. The photograph challenges the traditional hierarchy between fine art and craft, offering a new way of seeing and representing the landscape.