Gezicht op een hotel of Gasthof tijdens de vakantie in de Harz c. 1903 - 1908

This photograph of a hotel or Gasthof during a vacation in the Harz by Geldolph Adriaan Kessler is like stepping back in time to a sepia-toned memory. I imagine Kessler, camera in hand, drawn to the geometric facade of the hotel, and the way the light catches the edges of the building. What I find fascinating is the surface of the image itself, the slight imperfections and soft focus that evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing. You can almost feel the cool air and hear the rustling of leaves in the trees. I feel as though this image is whispering stories of past travelers and forgotten moments. It’s like a visual poem, capturing the essence of a place and time through light, shadow, and form. Kessler’s work reminds me that art isn’t just about what we see but also about how we feel. He has left us with an evocative glimpse into the past. Artists are constantly building on each other’s work, and through this continuous conversation, creativity flourishes.