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Jan Saudek

"The stillness of the water captured in this vintage photo evokes a sense of quiet reflection, as if frozen in time. Taken around the early 1900s, this era was characterized by significant social and technological changes. The photograph reflects a moment where nature and human presence intertwined, and the calm surface of the water symbolizes a peace that was soon to be disrupted by the rapid industrialization of the 20th century. During this period, the world was moving from the horse-drawn carriages of the Victorian era to the dawn of the automobile age, and from steam power to electricity, altering both daily life and landscapes..."

PJ Harvey

The Face, October 1995.