Oostzijde van het Groot Kasteel bij Deurne 1890 - 1920

This photograph titled, Oostzijde van het Groot Kasteel bij Deurne, captures the east side of the Groot Kasteel in Deurne with a gentle, muted palette. This is how the world looked, or was made to look, back then. Photography is not a window, but an aesthetic choice! The photograph is softly focused; the details are obscured in the muted light. Look at the way the trees and foliage frame the castle. This adds a layer of depth and complexity to the composition, while softening the geometric solidity of the building. I can see hints of brushstrokes in the blurred shadows and diffused light, as if the photographer was trying to paint with light. It reminds me of the dreamy landscapes of Corot, whose work was also about capturing a sense of place and atmosphere rather than precise detail. This photograph is a reminder that art is always a conversation across time, a way of seeing and experiencing the world that evolves with each new generation.