Paard en wagen bij een overweg van de Staatsspoorwegen in Goes, Zeeland by Bernard Eilers

Paard en wagen bij een overweg van de Staatsspoorwegen in Goes, Zeeland before 1915

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photography, gelatin-silver-print

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landscape

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archive photography

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photography

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historical photography

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gelatin-silver-print

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genre-painting

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realism

Dimensions: height 161 mm, width 118 mm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

This photograph, by Bernard Eilers, captures a horse and wagon at a state railway crossing in Goes, Zeeland. It presents a compelling study in monochrome. I find myself drawn to the way the light seems to sculpt the forms. Looking closer, the physicality of the scene is palpable. The texture of the horses' coats, the rough-hewn quality of the wagon, and the cobblestone ground all suggest a tangible world. The woman standing with her hand on her hip in traditional dress is very compelling, she has an element of strength and pride, looking out to the viewer with such dignity. This image evokes a world where the pace of life was dictated by the rhythm of the seasons and the labor of the animals. It reminds me of early photography by people like Paul Strand or Alfred Stieglitz who really wanted to capture the American spirit. Ultimately, Eilers' photograph invites us to slow down and contemplate a moment of transition, both in the landscape and in the history of human experience.

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