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Ed van der Elsken

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5 giorni fa

Dakloze man buigt zich om in glasscherven te rollen, Parijs, Ed van der Elsken, 1951

#Dakloze #Parijs #EdvanderElsken #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken #EdvanderElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-22-11

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an individual in the act of washing clothes on a rough, uneven surface. The person's body language conveys effort and concentration as they kneel down with one knee to reach into what appears to be a basin filled with water. They are wearing loose-fitting trousers that have been rolled up around their ankles for convenience while doing this task.

The backdrop features part of a shuttered storefront, suggesting the scene is set in an urban environment, possibly on a street where such activities might occur due to lack of access to proper wash facilities or washing machines. The text "DEPUIS 1867" visible above indicates that it has been operating since at least this year.

This image can be associated with historical themes like poverty and daily labor in urban settings, reflecting the conditions faced by many during certain periods in history where such manual laundry was a common practice for domestic or personal use.

#photography #fotografie #edvanderelsken #parijs #dakloze

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