Interieur van het woonhuis van de familie Uhlenbeck aan de Bothalaan in Hilversum, links een slaapkamer 1911 - 1912

This photo, showing the Uhlenbeck family home in Hilversum, was taken by Carolina Onnen, sometime in the early to mid 20th century. It’s got this muted, sepia tone, which gives the whole scene a kind of dreamlike quality, like you’re peering into someone’s memory. What grabs me is the intimacy. You can almost feel the quiet domesticity. The light coming through the window casts these soft shadows, highlighting the textures of the furniture and the way the objects are placed, like the photos behind the cabinet. It’s not about grand gestures; it’s about the accumulation of small details. The way the light catches on the edge of the furniture, or the subtle patterns in the textile – it’s all so delicate and understated. Onnen reminds me a little of Vilhelm Hammershøi, with his quiet, contemplative interiors. Both artists capture a sense of stillness and introspection. It is that focus on the interior world that makes this piece so compelling. It’s an invitation to slow down, observe, and find beauty in the everyday.