Gezicht op de Janssingel in Arnhem before 1915

This tiny anonymous photograph captures a view of Janssingel in Arnhem. Look at how the line of trees draws your eyes into the distance, kinda like the artist is inviting you to take a stroll. I love imagining what the photographer was thinking, setting up their camera, framing the shot, and waiting for just the right moment. This isn’t a snapshot, you know? Look at the composition. It makes me think about the way artists, even back then, were playing with perspective and space. It reminds me a bit of 17th century Dutch landscape painting where you see a wide view of the land and sky. It's cool to think about how all artists are in conversation, learning from each other across time. I bet that anonymous photographer would get a kick out of seeing their work here today, don’t you think?