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Dorothea Lange

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5 ore fa

Scene in a downtown park. Jacksonville, Florida

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https://www.loc.gov/pictur

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Scene in a downtown park. Jacksonville, Florida

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017763166/

The photograph depicts three individuals seated on benches within an outdoor setting that appears to be a park. The person in the foreground, likely female based on clothing and hairstyle, is leaning back with one leg crossed over her knee while resting against a bench's armrests. She wears striped pants and a white blouse or dress suit paired with dark shoes. Her hat sits slightly tilted as she gazes off to the side.

Behind this individual are two other people seated separately; both appear elderly based on their attire, which includes hats consistent with styles from past decades. The person behind her leans forward while gripping what seems like a cane tightly in hand and is dressed similarly in light-colored stripes or patterns.

The environment suggests an urban park setting during the daytime under clear skies due to shadows cast upon the ground. Trees line the background alongside buildings, possibly indicating that this park exists within a cityscape. The image's black-and

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Ed van der Elsken

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8 ore fa

Japanse barracuda's in een schaal, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1982

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Japanse barracuda's in een schaal, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1982

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http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-22-5

The image displays a black and white photograph of several fish, specifically Japanese barracuda or similar species, arranged on what appears to be ice within a tray. These fish are elongated with pointed snouts and large eyes, typical characteristics for this type of seafood. The focus is primarily on the freshness indicated by their placement in an icy environment which suggests they may have been recently caught.

In addition to the visual display of the fish, there's also text present that seems to be a label or note placed over them. It appears hand-written and contains both English numbers ("$90") and Japanese characters, likely indicating price information related to these seafood items. The background is indistinct but hints at additional seafood products which are not clearly discernible.

The overall composition of the photograph captures elements typical in markets where fresh fish would be sold, emphasizing the immediacy and quality of the product through its presentati

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Ed van der Elsken

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19 ore fa

Afdruk van een vis op het eiland Sado, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1987

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Afdruk van een vis op het eiland Sado, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1987

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http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-22-6

The image depicts a large fish with intricate details and textures in black and white, suggesting it is either an actual photograph or a stylized representation. The fish has prominent scales, fins, and eyes, giving it a lifelike appearance despite the lack of color contrast typically seen in such images.

In addition to the main subject, there are textual elements integrated into the image, which appear to be Japanese characters alongside some English script. These could represent titles or explanatory notes related to the fish. The composition includes other smaller figures and objects that may contribute context but their specific details aren't clear without further information.

The overall presentation indicates this might be part of a display in an exhibition setting, likely focusing on maritime themes given its thematic elements such as sailing boats represented by sails at the top right corner.

#photography #fotografie #afdrukvaneen #japan #edvanderelsken #japanese #english

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