Kust bij mijn 32 1900 - 1922

This is a stereograph printed by Robert Julius Boers, of a coastal view. The image is sepia-toned, creating a hazy, dreamlike quality. It’s a quiet scene, and the surface is softly matte, creating a world that’s still and calm. I wonder, what was it like to be there? What was Boers thinking as he framed this shot? Photography like this—it’s about light, chemistry, but also time. The beach is full of footprints. I feel like I’m walking in the footsteps of Boers, and all the other artists who’ve been drawn to the coast. I'm thinking of other artists, like Gustave Courbet, captivated by the sea—but Boers' image feels more private, personal, as if snatched from a moment of contemplation. Artists, we’re all in this big, ongoing conversation, responding to each other across time. Robert Julius Boers' photograph invites us to slow down, breathe, and appreciate the quiet beauty of the world. It reminds me that every artist and every viewer brings their own experiences and interpretations.