Oorlogsschade en krijgsgevangenen 1940 - 1946

These black and white photographs titled 'Oorlogsschade en krijgsgevangenen' or 'War Damage and Prisoners of War' were arranged in an album by an anonymous maker. The images provide snapshots of the devastation and human impact of war. Captured after a moment of conflict these photographs evoke questions about national identity and trauma. The images portray a community disrupted, its people caught between resilience and despair. One photo shows prisoners being led away, highlighting the loss of freedom and the disruption of individual lives within a larger geopolitical conflict. Another depicts bombed buildings. These images invite reflection on the stories embedded in the aftermath of war, revealing both the collective suffering and the individual stories of survival and loss. The artist preserves the memory of a society struggling to rebuild, both physically and emotionally.