Vrouw met een riek bij een monument in Normandië before 1898

This photograph by E. Batault, taken before 1898, depicts a woman with a hoe walking towards a tall, ornate stone monument in Normandy, France. The image is likely a snapshot from a book about the region, capturing the historical significance of the monument and the rural setting of the landscape. The black-and-white tones enhance the sense of historical depth and the monochrome aesthetic of the early photographic process. The woman and monument in the composition create a sense of scale and emphasize the contrast between the natural and human-made elements of the scene.