A-huis. (Aug. 1926.) 1926 - 1928

This small black and white photograph, taken in August 1926, presents a building with a distinct roof, known as 'A-huis'. I imagine the photographer, hidden under a dark cloth with a heavy camera, carefully adjusting the focus, trying to capture the essence of this architecture. What was it like to be there, in that very moment? The way the light plays across the building's surface creates a sense of depth, emphasizing the textures of the roof tiles and the contrast between light and shadow. Each window seems like a portal, inviting us to imagine the lives unfolding inside. I wonder if they also felt the desire to freeze moments in time. It reminds me how artists, through different mediums, are in conversation with each other, drawing inspiration from the world around them. Whether through paint or photography, we all try to capture what it feels like to be alive.