Drie mannen met stofbrillen in een automobiel, vermoedelijk in Frankrijk

Delizy made this small photograph of three men in a car, probably in France, around 1900. The sepia tone gives the image this incredible feeling of age, like looking through a time machine. What gets me about this piece is the texture; it's almost velvety. The way the light catches the surface makes you want to reach out and touch it, see if it feels as soft as it looks. The tones create a tonal range that is like memory itself – hazy, filtered, and warm. Check out the man on the right; his clothing gives the feeling of a very old photograph, like looking back in time. Delizy reminds me of Atget, both capturing these beautiful ordinary moments with such care and attention. Art isn't always about grand gestures; sometimes, it's about finding beauty in the everyday.