Perhaps it’s the lovely shots or the tinted prints that make these images so moving. Or perhaps it’s the scenes of country life, so serene and peaceful. We’ll let you decide. One thing we know for certain is that these wonderful photographs are enchanting to say the least. Have a look for yourself at these prints from 1890 in Holland.

Via/ Library of Congress

Two young ladies hard at work, Marken Island. Via/ Library of Congress

Fishing boats in Scheveningen. Via/ Library of Congress

Interior of house on Marken Island. Via/ Library of Congress

Beekhuizen cane plantation in Arnhem. Via/ Library of Congress

Village near Dordrecht. Via/ Library of Congress