Vijf jongens in plusfour, Jeugdstormers? Possibly 1934 - 1935

This small photograph, made by the NSB, shows five boys wearing plus fours. The sepia tone lends the scene a nostalgic, almost dreamlike quality, but it’s a dream steeped in some pretty dark history. The surface of the photograph has a soft, matte finish. Look closely, and you can see the subtle variations in tone and texture. The lighting is even, casting a gentle glow across the boys' faces and clothing. I keep returning to the outfits. The fabric of their plus fours bunches and folds around their legs, creating a sense of volume and movement. Each boy has such an individual look, yet the clothes connect them. The choice of sepia isn't just aesthetic; it evokes a certain era and imbues the image with a sense of historical weight. It reminds me a little of Eugène Atget, a French photographer known for documenting the architecture and street scenes of Paris in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Atget's photos, like this one, capture a specific moment in time, preserving it for posterity. Art really is an ongoing conversation.