Hoornbrug en molen te Rijswijk 1892 - 1894

This photograph, "Hoornbrug en molen te Rijswijk", was taken by Henri de Louw. Its muted sepia tones and detailed composition offer a serene, almost dreamlike view. The image is structured around the horizontal flow of the canal, balanced by the vertical presence of the windmill. De Louw uses the bridge and the reflections in the water to create a sense of depth. The arrangement of elements directs your eye through the scene, inviting contemplation on the relationship between nature and industry. Here, De Louw seems to engage with the pictorialist movement, emphasizing aesthetic beauty over documentary precision. This approach elevates the photograph from a mere record to an art object, where tonal subtleties and compositional harmony are paramount. The image destabilizes the traditional documentary function of photography.