Haven, in-/uitladen van schepen c. 1880 - 1910

"Haven, in-/uitladen van schepen" (c. 1880-1910) by Antoine Sevruguin is a photograph that depicts a busy scene of a harbor with ships being loaded and unloaded. The image shows a pier stretching out into the water with a variety of boats and ships tied up along it. Workers are seen moving barrels and other cargo, highlighting the labor intensive nature of maritime trade during this period. Sevruguin's photograph captures the bustling activity and essential role of harbors in the transportation and economic development of the time. This photo provides a glimpse into the life of a 19th-century harbor and is an important example of early photography in the Netherlands.