Z.V.H. den Soesoehoenan en zijn gevolg bij het bezoek van zijn klein dochter R.A. Wirjono Prodjodikoro in Toeban 1933

This photograph, of an unknown date, captures Z.V.H. den Soesoehoenan and his entourage during a visit of his granddaughter R.A. Wirjono Prodjodikoro in Toeban. What strikes me is the contrast of textures: the soft, billowing fabric of the parasol against the rigid lines of the architecture, or the way the ornate patterns on the skirts contrast with the plain white jackets. See how the light plays across the surfaces? It’s not just about recording a moment, it’s about capturing a mood, a sense of place. Look closely at the figure crouching to the right. He seems to be caught in a moment of action, documenting the scene with his camera. The way he’s framed, almost as an outsider, reminds me of the act of artmaking itself—always observing, always interpreting. It feels like a nod to artists like Gerhard Richter, who explore the relationship between photography and painting, between reality and representation. Ultimately, it reminds us that art, like memory, is never fixed; it's always evolving, always open to new interpretations.