Photographieën betrekking hebbende op de Bannery-Batenburg : II [i.e. 2e] ged. 1908

Benjamin Charlé created this photo album, titled Photographieën betrekking hebbende op de Bannery-Batenburg, at an unknown date. The album, with its simple, dark cover, gets right to the point - it’s not about the flair but the function. The texture on the cover is rugged, almost like a well-worn path. You can see the years etched into its surface. This reminds me of how we often value art not for its pristine appearance, but for the stories and experiences it holds. That little label on the spine, with the handwritten numbers, feels like a secret code, hinting at the personal history within. Charlé's work makes me think of Eugène Atget, who documented the streets of Paris with a similar, straightforward approach. In the end, it's not just about the object itself, but about the journey it takes us on.