Tuin Jagtlust 1903 - 1910

Hendrik Doijer made "Tuin Jagtlust" probably around the turn of the century, using a cyanotype process, which gives the print its distinctive blue hue. It’s like he’s painting with light and chemistry, a process where the magic is in the making. Look at how the blue seeps into every corner, creating a monochromatic world. The texture isn't just on the surface; it’s woven into the image itself. The variations in tone, from the almost white sky to the deeper blues of the foliage, give it a sense of depth, even though it’s all one color. Check out the way the leaves of the palm trees are captured. See how they overlap? It's like a dance of light and shadow, a complex pattern that draws you in. Doijer’s broader work includes many images using the same cyanotype process, which makes me think about artists like Anna Atkins, who used a similar process to document botanical specimens. It’s a reminder that art is always in conversation, always building on what came before.