Afscheid aan het Station te Tandjoeng. 8 Januari 1922 1922

This sepia photograph, *Afscheid aan het Station te Tandjoeng* was taken on January 8th, 1922, by an anonymous artist. You know, photography at the time was very different from how it is now. I imagine this artist capturing this photo, working with the light, framing their shot. It's like they're saying, "Okay, world, hold still for a moment while I try to capture you." The figures stand so still and are all dressed in similar, stark white clothing, aren't they? It’s interesting how this choice makes you think about uniformity, and maybe even anonymity. I wonder if that was intentional? The photograph offers a specific view, but it also opens up questions about what we see, how we interpret it, and what it means to capture a single moment in time. The photograph is more than just a record, it is a moment to reflect on the world and its inhabitants. Just like a painter.