Spoorbrug over de Ci Somang in aanbouw 1931 - 1932

This anonymous photograph shows the "Spoorburg over de Ci Somang" under construction. With its grayscale palette, it captures a moment frozen in time, a testament to human endeavor set against nature's backdrop. I’m drawn to the almost ghostly quality of the image, particularly how the unfinished bridge emerges from the dense foliage. The texture feels palpable, from the rough-hewn timber supports to the intricate latticework of the bridge itself, it’s like a drawing, almost. Look closely at the center of the bridge. See how the light catches the scaffolding? This area speaks to the broader narrative of progress. This reminds me of some of Bernd and Hilla Becher's photographs of industrial structures. Like them, the anonymous photographer here invites us to consider the relationship between human ambition and the natural world. It's a dialogue between construction and chaos. Isn’t it fantastic?