Gezicht op het Badpaviljoen in Domburg c. 1889 - 1900

Carl Wilhelm Bauer made this photograph of the Bathing Pavilion in Domburg. Likely, this image was made to be included in an album. At the end of the 19th century, a rise in tourism resulted in coastal towns like Domburg becoming sought-after destinations. As you can see, the architecture of the Bathing Pavilion embodies the optimism of this era. It was a place where people could relax, rejuvenate, and perhaps temporarily transcend the social constraints of their time. The pavilion provided spaces for leisure and social interaction, reflecting the values and aspirations of a society in transition. The formal composition and architectural detail encourage you to consider the relationship between the built environment and the changing social landscape. Although this is just a building, this image encapsulates a moment in time when leisure and social interaction became increasingly intertwined with personal identity and status.