Beukenlaan in Voorst c. 1900 - 1930

This photogravure, "Beukenlaan in Voorst," was made by Richard Tepe. With its limited tonal range, it’s like a drawing with light. Look at how the trees line up along the avenue, their bare branches reaching up into the sky. The way Tepe captures the light as it filters through those branches—it's not just about documentation, it’s about feeling. It reminds me of those moments in painting when you're not sure if you're in control, or the medium is. The road stretches back to the house, a band of muted greys. The texture of the road, almost palpable, is full of subtle variations. The way the trees are placed creates a rhythm, almost like musical bars on a stave. Caspar David Friedrich comes to mind – that romantic sensibility, a deep connection to nature. But this isn't just about nature, it’s a conversation about seeing, feeling, and making.