Bezoek van admiraal Wilhelm Marschall Possibly 1943 - 1944

This black and white photograph shows a page of mounted photographs from an album titled “Bezoek van admiraal Wilhelm Marschall” or “Visit of Admiral Wilhelm Marschall” made by an anonymous photographer at an unknown date. I can imagine the photographer carefully composing each shot, thinking about angles, light, and the story they wanted to tell. What was it like to witness this event, to capture these moments in time? The high contrast and monochromatic palette lend a timeless quality to the images, while the rigid lines of the military personnel juxtapose with the natural fluidity of the setting. The composition offers a unique perspective, inviting us to consider the relationship between order and chaos, control and spontaneity, and the individual versus the collective. Photography is a philosophical, playful, and reflective process, much like my painting practice. It opens a space of imagination around the event.