Portret van een staand meisje bij een stoel 1900 - 1924

This is a photograph of a standing girl by a chair, made by Dirk van der List. There’s something so tender in the way this image captures a moment of stillness. The girl's dress, almost white, seems to glow against the darker chair and backdrop. It's all about process here, the way light and shadow play across the surface, revealing the textures of fabric and wood. Look at how the photographer has positioned the girl next to the chair, creating a kind of visual dialogue between the soft curves of her dress and the rigid lines of the chair. It's a simple composition, but there's a depth to it that invites you to linger and imagine the world through her eyes. It reminds me a little of the work of August Sander, in its quiet observation of everyday life. Ultimately, this image is an invitation to see the world anew, finding beauty and meaning in the ordinary.