Huizenrij c. 1945 - 1946

"Huizenrij" (Row of Houses), a black and white photograph taken by the Dutch photo agency "Anefo" in 1945-1946, depicts a row of simple, whitewashed houses in the Netherlands. The image, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the post-war reconstruction period and offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of Dutch citizens during a time of rebuilding. The photo's composition, featuring a prominent telephone pole and a receding row of houses, creates a sense of perspective and invites the viewer to imagine the lives unfolding within these modest homes.