Kustgezicht op Sicilië, rechts enkele vissersboten op het strand 1880 - 1890

Eugenio Interguglielmi captured this coastal scene of Sicily with a camera sometime between 1870 and 1911, creating a muted yet evocative image. The composition is structured by a strong horizontal emphasis, dividing the scene into distinct bands of sky, sea, and land. The photograph uses a limited tonal range, dominated by greys and soft whites, to create a serene and almost ethereal atmosphere. Notice how the artist exploits the reflective qualities of the water, blurring the distinction between the real and the reflected. The subtle variations in tone and texture give depth and form to the clouds and the distant land. The figures of the fishermen add a human element, but they are small and rendered anonymously, emphasizing the vastness of the landscape. This reflects a broader artistic concern in the late 19th century with the relationship between humanity and nature, exploring themes of scale, perception, and our place within the natural world. The photograph invites us to contemplate the interplay between light, form, and space.