Gezicht op de waterpoort te Gorinchem 1890 - 1915

This photo of the Waterpoort in Gorinchem, was made by an anonymous photographer, sometime around now, or maybe a little while ago. The tones in this piece really create a sense of atmosphere and depth. It's all in this kind of beige, sepia world. I’m particularly drawn to the way the light filters through the trees, creating these soft shadows on the building. You can almost feel the stillness of the scene. It makes me think about painting, even though it's a photo. The way the tones blend is like a muted canvas, where colors whisper rather than shout. There’s a softness to the details, like the edges of the building and the foliage, that reminds me of a Gerhard Richter painting – where forms emerge and dissolve into a haze of color. It's a quiet, contemplative image that captures a sense of place and time. And ultimately makes me reflect on how we see and remember our world.