Mangroveboom 1913 - 1930

"Mangroveboom" is a black and white photographic print by Dutch photographer Theodoor Brouwers. It depicts a mangrove tree in a swamp. The composition is simple and direct, focusing on the tree's gnarled roots and the surrounding water. The image was likely captured during one of Brouwers's travels to the Dutch East Indies between 1913 and 1930, a period during which he produced numerous photographs documenting the natural beauty of the region. This print is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and exemplifies Brouwers's talent for capturing the raw beauty of nature.