De Rouwkoets van de begrafenisstoet van Emma, koningin-regentes der Nederlanden, te Delft op 27 maart 1934 Possibly 1934

This photograph was taken on March 27, 1934, by an anonymous photographer. It captures the funeral procession of Emma, Queen Regent of the Netherlands. The image reveals much about the social context of the time, particularly the relationship between labor, class, and the monarchy. The procession is a carefully orchestrated display of power, with each element reflecting the social hierarchy of the time. The horses, the ornate carriage, the soldiers, and the black attire all represent a significant investment of labor and resources. The photograph, though small in scale, speaks volumes about the collective effort required to stage such a spectacle. The somber expressions of the crowd, the precision of the marching soldiers, and the well-groomed horses all point to the amount of work and social organization involved in upholding the monarchy's image. The photograph is a material testament to the labor involved in maintaining social order, emphasizing the value of craft and context to understand the meaning of the artwork.