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Ed van der Elsken
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Opgezet 'Wonderkalf' met dubbelkop tentoongesteld op de kermis op de Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1960 - 1969

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Opgezet 'Wonderkalf' met dubbelkop tentoongesteld op de kermis op de Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1960 - 1969

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-19-27

The image depicts a display featuring three animals with text in Dutch. On the left, there's a cow labeled "HIER ZIJ T U HET IN SLEEN GEBOREN... WONDERKAAL MET DUBBELKOP" which translates to "HERE IS THE ONE BORN WITH TAIL ON THE HEAD... WONDERKALF WITH DOUBLE HEAD." The text suggests that the calf has a unique, possibly disfigured appearance. In front of this cow is an image of what appears to be another animal with similar features or perhaps it's part of the display designating something unusual about the first calf. To the right stands a dog on all fours, seemingly looking off-camera or at someone outside the frame. The setting seems like a museum or exhibition space as there are various objects and other displays in the background that resemble mannequins or statues under glass cases. One can see what looks to be part of a sculpture with an umbrella-like object above it. The photo is in black and white, indicative of its vintage nature, likely from the mid-20th century given

#photography #amsterdam #fotografie #edvanderelsken #first #dutch #denieuwmarkt #wonderkalf #hierzijtuhet #sleengeboren #wonderkaalmet

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Ed van der Elsken
@EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online
2 giorni fa

Opgezet 'Wonderkalf' met dubbelkop tentoongesteld op de kermis op de Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1960 - 1969

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Opgezet 'Wonderkalf' met dubbelkop tentoongesteld op de kermis op de Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1960 - 1969

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-10-53

The image depicts a dog lying down on what appears to be an open suitcase. The dog has white fur with dark patches, particularly noticeable around its eyes and ears, giving it a distinctive appearance. It's positioned in such a way that one of its paws is resting across the body while the head rests comfortably against the luggage. In front of the dog, there's a signboard written in Dutch which reads "HIER ZIJT U HET IN LAREN GEBOREN 'WONDERKALF'" and below it states "WONDERKALF" with "MET DUBBELLE KOP." The text on the board suggests that this dog was born within a barrel, referred to as "wonder calf," which is an unusual phenomenon in Dutch culture. The background of the image appears dark and somewhat blurred, focusing attention on the dog and sign. There are also some indistinct objects around, possibly books or pamphlets near the suitcase. The overall composition suggests this could be a candid photograph capturing a moment from a fair or exhibition as mentioned in additiona

#photography #amsterdam #fotografie #edvanderelsken #dutch #edvanderelskens #denieuwmarkt #wonderkalf #hierzijtuhet #larengeboren #dubbellekop

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