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Ed van der Elsken

@EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online

3 giorni fa

Links: witte pagina; rechts: dansers in Durban, Zuid-Afrika, Ed van der Elsken, 1959

#Durban #Zuid-Afrika #EdvanderElsken #African #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken #EdvanderElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-1-6(R)

The image displays an open book or album with two visible pages. On the left page is a blank, off-white surface showing signs of age and wear such as creases and minor discoloration spots which suggest it might be old.

On the right side, there's a black-and-white photograph featuring multiple individuals who appear to be engaged in some form of cultural or ceremonial dance. The people are adorned with what looks like traditional African attire that includes feathered headgear, necklaces, arm bands, and skirts made from animal skins or raffia fibers. Their expressions range from focused engagement to joyful participation.

Behind the dancers is a backdrop featuring trees and possibly other individuals who may be part of this event but not in focus within the frame. The grayscale tones provide details on clothing textures and patterns as well as skin tone contrasts which add depth to their features and attire.

The image captures a moment with high contrast, emphasizing shadows an

#photography #fotografie #edvanderelsken #african #durban #zuid

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