Is fotografie kunst? c. 1905 - 1906

"Is fotografie kunst?" (Is photography art?) is a photo album by Dutch photographer Laurens Hansma, dating from circa 1905-1906. The work is a collection of photographic prints, bound together in a book format. It is likely that the title is a nod to the ongoing debate around photography's status as an art form in the early 20th century. This album, with its embossed cover and fine paper, suggests Hansma's careful approach to the medium and his belief in photography's artistic potential.