Twee foto's van Guly Boissevain en anderen flanerend in Oostende 1910 - 1918

These two photographs of people enjoying a stroll in Oostende were composed by Carolina (Loentje) Frederika Onnen. I like to imagine her on vacation, or maybe she lived there. Both capture the light, the promenade, and a slice of Edwardian life. You can imagine her composing the shots. She sees the figures – two dapper men standing in the foreground, and then another group of women strolling on the pavement. She must have waited for the right moment, framing the scene to capture the essence of this leisurely activity. The quality of light has an emotional impact on the images. I’m thinking about other artists whose work evokes a specific time, like Eugène Atget, who captured the streets of Paris at the turn of the century. There's something timeless about artists finding beauty and expression in everyday life. The ongoing dialogue between artists inspires creativity, inviting multiple interpretations and meanings rather than fixed readings.