Groep amateurfotografen waaronder twee vrouwen (AFV) met camera's bij een clubuitje in het bos, rechtsvoor vermoedelijk Michel Ameschot c. 1890 - 1895

This stereoscopic photograph by H. Ameschot shows a group of amateur photographers on a club outing in the woods. The albumen print is a direct positive photographic process, meaning that the image is created directly on the treated paper, resulting in a unique object. It’s made by coating a paper base with a mixture of egg white and salt, then sensitized with a silver nitrate solution, before being exposed to light through a negative. The process demands careful attention to detail, from the preparation of the paper to the final toning and fixing of the image. The photograph is presented as a stereoscopic card, designed to be viewed through a stereoscope. This would have given the image a three-dimensional quality, further enhancing the viewer's sense of immersion in the scene. The choice of this format speaks to the cultural context of the time, when photography was not only a means of documentation but also a form of entertainment and social engagement. It blurs the line between art and everyday life, elevating what might otherwise be seen as a simple snapshot into something more artful and engaging.