Mannen met een ezel in Bulgaars berglandschap, tijdens een rondreis van Eugen Wachenheimer en zijn echtgenote Else Wachenheimer-Moos door Bulgarije, 1922-1923, (mogelijk omgeving Sofia) 1922 - 1923

This black and white photograph, taken somewhere in Bulgaria between 1922 and 1923, likely captures a moment during Eugen and Else Wachenheimer's travels. It's a bit like looking at a faded dream, isn’t it? The way the light plays across the mountains in the background, makes me think of the quiet, almost accidental moments in artmaking. The tones are soft, almost like a charcoal drawing where the artist is trying to capture the essence of a thing, rather than its exact replica. I'm drawn to the figure on the donkey and the men standing nearby. It’s a snapshot, capturing a moment in time. It reminds me of when artists like Guston turned to more representational styles later in their careers. As with painting, photography can be a tool for seeing and thinking about the world. A space of contemplation and possibility.