Vuurtoren van Cap-Ferret before 1883

This silver print photograph titled, "Vuurtoren van Cap-Ferret" presents a study in form and function. The lighthouse is a dominant, vertical element with a simple, cylindrical structure that commands the composition. The photographer is playing with geometric forms and the interplay between light and shadow. The cylindrical shape is repeated, suggesting the lighthouse's functional role as a steady beacon. This formal repetition is mirrored in the patterns of the surrounding foliage, which frames the tower and grounds it within its environment. It creates a visual balance and a sense of scale. The structural clarity of the lighthouse contrasts with the organic forms of the trees, highlighting a dialogue between the man-made and the natural world. The two figures at the base of the lighthouse also adds a structural element, serving as a marker of human presence and perspective. The image invites us to reflect on the relationship between form and function, and how visual elements can communicate both stability and transformation.