Monument en feest by Anonymous

Monument en feest 1927 - 1931

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print, photography, sculpture

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portrait

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print

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sculpture

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landscape

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river

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photography

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sculpture

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statue

Dimensions: height 80 mm, width 110 mm, height 350 mm, width 220 mm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

This is a fascinating collection of photographs, arranged on a dark page and bound, maybe an album, assembled by an unknown artist. Each image feels like a captured moment, yet together they suggest a larger narrative. The monochromatic palette here creates a dreamlike quality, like memories fading into abstraction. Look at the texture of the monument in the middle, the way the light catches on its surface gives it a weighty presence, anchoring the ephemeral nature of the celebration in the photo beneath. The crowd scene seems to blur into a sea of faces, figures captured in a moment of activity, a flurry of light and dark shapes that invites you to piece together the occasion. The anonymous nature of the artist adds to the mystery. It reminds me of the work of found photography artists like Sophie Calle. Ultimately, art is about asking questions, and this collection certainly leaves you wondering.

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