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Ed van der Elsken
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Kermis in Parijs, Ed van der Elsken (attributed to), 1950 - 1960

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Kermis in Parijs, Ed van der Elsken (attributed to), 1950 - 1960

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-5-84

The image depicts a black and white photograph of an artwork featuring two figures in mid-motion, suggesting dance or acrobatics. The upper figure is dressed in vintage attire with a flared skirt and high heels, being lifted by the lower figure who appears to be performing a flip or jump towards them. Both individuals are depicted in grayscale tones against what looks like a stage backdrop or wall decoration. Below this scene, two men can be seen observing the artwork; one of whom is engaged in conversation with another person off-frame and has his mouth open as if speaking animatedly. The other man wears a hat and appears to be part of an audience or group gathered around the displayed piece. Stars are faintly visible on either side of where the figures are mid-air, possibly indicating movement or emphasis within the artwork itself.

#photography #fotografie #edvanderelsken #kermis #parijs

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Ed van der Elsken
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Kermis op de Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1956

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Kermis op de Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1956

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-19-7

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an evening scene at what appears to be a fair or market. A crowd of people, including men in suits and women wearing mid-length dresses typical of the early 1950s fashion, are gathered around various stalls with products on display under string lights that illuminate the night setting. The individuals exhibit different levels of engagement; some seem engaged in conversation while others look at items for sale or navigate through the crowd. In the foreground is a wooden bench, and behind it stands an individual holding what appears to be a camera mounted atop a tripod, suggesting they may have been documenting the event as part of their work. The environment suggests this could be one of Amsterdam's traditional fairs such as Kermis op de Nieuwmarkt, captured in 1956 by photographer Ed van der Elsken. The photograph captures a slice of social life and commerce from that era, illustrating how people interacted with markets during t

#photography #amsterdam #fotografie #edvanderelsken #kermis #denieuwmarkt

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Ed van der Elsken
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Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam, tijdens de kermis, Ed van der Elsken, 1958

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Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam, tijdens de kermis, Ed van der Elsken, 1958

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-5-2

The image depicts a bustling street scene with various individuals and storefronts. In the foreground, there's an older photo of people on the sidewalk; one man is standing with his hands behind his back wearing military attire from what appears to be around World War II era uniform design—indicative perhaps of occupation forces given context clues like "US" signage—a woman in a light-colored sweater and skirt walks by. The street has brick paving, and multiple people are present going about their day; some appear to be soldiers or officials based on the uniforms one man is wearing. Buildings with European architecture line the streets, including storefronts labeled with Dutch names like "SKOFFIE" indicating cafes ("coffee houses") common in Amsterdam's historic city center. One such establishment has an English translation sign saying "Lingerie BEJO," suggesting a mix of local and international goods or services offered at this location. The image is black-and-white, which adds

#european #photography #amsterdam #fotografie #edvanderelsken #english #dutch #worldwarii #edvanderelskens #kermis #nieuwmarkt #skoffie

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Ed van der Elsken
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Kermis op de Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken (attributed to), 1950

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Kermis op de Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken (attributed to), 1950

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-5-17

The image is a split-view black and white photograph, likely taken at night given the darkness enveloping both sides. On the left side of the photo, there's an individual in profile view, seemingly male with facial hair, looking off into the distance or away from the camera. The lighting accentuates his features against the dark background, creating a high-contrast effect. On the right side, we see what appears to be part of a sculpture resembling two figures holding hands over their heads on pedestals, reminiscent of streetlights at night due to its shape and context within an urban environment. Light is diffused around these structures, casting white circular spots that suggest reflections or lights in motion. The background remains dark with no distinguishable details. The photograph has the hallmarks of a candid shot rather than a posed portrait, capturing spontaneous moments possibly during an event as suggested by the crowd seen at the bottom right corner and the illuminati

#photography #amsterdam #fotografie #edvanderelsken #kermis #denieuwmarkt

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Ed van der Elsken
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2 mesi fa

Kermis op de Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam, met linksonder sekswerker 'Apache Alie' voor café De Zeevaart op de Oudezijds Achterburgwal, Ed van der Elsken, 19

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Kermis op de Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam, met linksonder sekswerker 'Apache Alie' voor café De Zeevaart op de Oudezijds Achterburgwal, Ed van der Elsken, 1958

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http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-5-63

This image is a black and white collage consisting of four separate photographs, each depicting different scenes. In the top-left photo, there's an individual with tousled hair wearing large hoop earrings against a blurred background. The top-right picture shows two people walking down a street; one appears to be in uniform while interacting with another person who seems distressed or upset. There is signage indicating "VOE" and buildings labeled "LINGERIE BEJO", hinting at the setting being an urban environment, possibly Europe given the architecture style. In the bottom-left photo, there's an individual standing near a window of what appears to be a shop with promotional material for "Cinzano Vermouth". There are signs indicating other products like Coca-Cola and 7up. The person is gesturing or speaking, suggesting some form of interaction possibly related to customer service. The bottom-right image captures two individuals on a motorcycle; the driver appears focused while o

#photography #amsterdam #fotografie #edvanderelsken #europe #kermis #denieuwmarkt #apachealie #dezeevaart #cinzanovermouth #coca

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