Gezicht op kasteel Middachten in De Steeg 1904

Geldolph Adriaan Kessler made this print of Middachten Castle in De Steeg, at some point during his lifetime using a photographic process. I'm picturing Kessler setting up his camera, trying to capture not just the building but the atmosphere of the place. Think about the light, the time of day, the shadows stretching across the lawn. The muted tones create a sense of timelessness, like a memory fading at the edges. There's something so captivating about the way he chose to frame the architecture amidst the nature, which offers a particular way of seeing, thinking, and experiencing the world. The lens almost seems to be breathing; it's a testament to the artist's eye. Kessler is in conversation with other artists, across time, inspiring creativity through his personal vision.