Boeren en paarden op een landweg before 1902

This is a photogravure by George Davison, printed in ink on paper. Look how Davison embraces the softness of the medium, creating a hazy, dreamlike quality. The photograph has a granular texture, almost like a charcoal drawing. The tones are subdued, focusing on a narrow range of grays and browns. Notice the blurring of the figures and the landscape, achieved through a deliberate manipulation of focus. This is like the painterly touch in photography, where the artist's hand is evident in the final image. See how the blurred edges soften the harshness of the subject. There's a real sense of movement and life. Davison's work reminds me of early impressionist paintings like Degas, who also experimented with unconventional compositions and blurry effects. Like all good art, it's not just about what you see, but how it makes you feel.