Moeraskanaal door Glória in Manaus, Brazilië 1898 - 1935

This sepia photograph shows the Moeraskanaal through Glória in Manaus, Brazilië, as captured by George Huebner. It's like he’s not just pointing and shooting, but composing a thought, one that has to do with the relationship between the built environment and the wild landscape. Look at the tonal range, it's all about soft contrasts that evoke the muggy atmosphere and capture the essence of light in this location. The way the tones blend almost feels like a painting. The composition is masterful, the road draws your eye into the heart of the scene, where architecture and nature meet. Huebner’s perspective is a testament to his attention to detail, and a sensitivity to the texture and form that make this place unique. Artists like Eugène Atget come to mind, who photographed Paris in a similar way, documenting a sense of history and place, revealing the quiet, unassuming corners of the city. Art like this reminds us of the enduring power of observation and documentation, it reflects an understanding of artmaking as a process.