Galerij rondom de Leeuwenhof in het Alhambra te Granada, Spanje 1906

This photograph captures a view of the gallery around the Court of the Lions in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain. It’s all about light here, isn’t it? The way it spills into the courtyard, creating these sharp contrasts. Notice how the light defines the architectural details, each column and archway rendered in stark relief. It’s like the photographer is painting with light, selectively illuminating certain areas while leaving others in shadow. The surface of the photograph itself has a soft, almost velvety quality. It’s not about a smooth perfection, more about texture, and how light interacts with the print. The sepia tones give the scene a timeless, dreamlike quality, as if we're peering into a memory. You can almost feel the cool stone under your fingertips, the gentle breeze rustling through the courtyard. This play of light and shadow reminds me a little of the paintings of Giorgio de Chirico, with their stark, surreal landscapes, though here the surreal quality comes from the specific light. It's a dance of form and light.