Loentje Furnée met kinderen op een strand Possibly 1928 - 1930

This is a photograph, part of a family album, of Loentje Furnée with her children on a beach, a candid moment captured by Carolina Onnen. It’s monochrome, full of muted greys and soft contrasts; light and shadow shape the scene. The image is glued to the album page along with other family portraits. The texture of the paper and the slightly faded tones give it a tactile feel, like a memory you can almost touch. It feels very intimate and real. Notice the way the children stand, slightly awkward, their expressions unreadable, while the dog sits in the foreground. It reminds me of the work of Karl Blossfeldt, who also elevated humble subjects through a meticulous eye, revealing unexpected beauty in the ordinary. With this photo, Onnen invites us to appreciate the simple beauty of everyday life, reminding us that art can be found in the most unexpected places.