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Ed van der Elsken
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Rudy Kousbroek leest een boek naast de zwangere Ethel Portnoy in verwachting van hun dochter Hepzibah Kousbroek, Ed van der Elsken, 1953 - 1954

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Rudy Kousbroek leest een boek naast de zwangere Ethel Portnoy in verwachting van hun dochter Hepzibah Kousbroek, Ed van der Elsken, 1953 - 1954

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-299-16-64

This black and white photograph captures a moment among four individuals in an indoor setting. The central figure is seated on the right, facing away from the camera towards two other figures who appear to be engaged with some documents or books spread out before them. On their left sits another person draped over someone else's shoulder, suggesting familiarity or comfort between them. This scene exudes a sense of intimacy and shared focus among the group. The individuals are dressed in what seems like early 20th-century attire, indicative of that era’s fashion sensibilities. The lighting is subdued with strong contrasts, creating deep shadows around the figures which adds to the dramatic effect of the photograph. No explicit context or background story is provided within the image itself; however, the overall composition and their interactions suggest a casual yet purposeful gathering. No distinctive features indicate any particular occupation or role for these individuals beyon

#photography #fotografie #edvanderelsken #ethelportnoy #hepzibahkousbroek

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Ed van der Elsken
@EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online
3 settimane fa

Muurschildering door Lucebert overgoten met wijn in het huis van Rudy Kousbroek en Ethel Portnoy, Parijs, Ed van der Elsken, c. 1950 - c. 1954

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Muurschildering door Lucebert overgoten met wijn in het huis van Rudy Kousbroek en Ethel Portnoy, Parijs, Ed van der Elsken, c. 1950 - c. 1954

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-27-30

The image depicts a striking, black and white illustration with expressive lines. The central figure appears to be an elongated humanoid shape draped in dark fabric or feathers that cascade down into the lower frame. On top of this figure's head is another distorted human-like form holding what looks like a knife or blade aloft. To the right stands a female character, possibly goat-legged based on her silhouette and the suggestion of horns above her head. She wears minimal clothing with an extended arm pointing towards a series of emblems: symbols including one resembling hands reaching out from behind bars, another that appears to be text within speech marks, and finally a figure holding what seems like a crown or scepter. The background is chaotic with splashes and streaks in black ink against white paper. It's filled with ambiguous shapes and patterns, giving the impression of movement or turmoil around the central figures. The overall mood conveyed by this piece is one of ten

#photography #fotografie #edvanderelsken #parijs #muurschildering #rudykousbroek #lucebert #ethelportnoy

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Ed van der Elsken
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Rudy Kousbroek en Ethel Portnoy voor een muurschildering in hun huis gemaakt door Lucebert, Parijs, Ed van der Elsken, c. 1950 - c. 1954

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Rudy Kousbroek en Ethel Portnoy voor een muurschildering in hun huis gemaakt door Lucebert, Parijs, Ed van der Elsken, c. 1950 - c. 1954

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-27-31

The image is a black and white photograph featuring three figures in front of an elaborate background with various abstract, surrealistic elements. The central figure appears to be a woman dressed elegantly in a long white dress, extending her arm outwards as if presenting or gesturing towards something off-camera. To the right stands a man wearing a suit and tie; his posture is relaxed, yet attentive. On the far left of the frame is another person who seems disheveled or distressed, their body language suggesting discomfort or confusion. Behind them all, there's an assortment of figures that appear to be part of the background art - some abstract shapes, others resembling human forms with distorted features and patterns. These include a figure holding what looks like a book or tablet labeled "OUP," another wearing glasses and seemingly in deep thought or contemplation. The overall composition exudes a sense of drama and intensity, possibly hinting at themes from the surrealist a

#photography #fotografie #edvanderelsken #paris #surrealism #parijs #rudykousbroek #ethelportnoyvooreen #lucebert #victorbrauner #ethelportnoy

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