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Ed van der Elsken

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2 giorni fa

Vier vrouwen in kostuum op een podium, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

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Vier vrouwen in kostuum op een podium, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

#Japan #EdvanderElsken #Japanese #third #fourth #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken #EdvanderElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-299-6-25

The image captures a moment featuring four women dressed in costumes, seated on what appears to be a stage. The setting has a vintage feel with black and white tones that suggest the photograph may have been taken some decades ago.

From left to right:
- A woman wearing a striped top is seated comfortably with legs crossed.
- Next to her sits another woman donning a traditional outfit, possibly indicative of Japanese culture given its style. She's engaged in holding a pair of chopsticks and appears focused on something out of frame.
- The third individual, centrally located within the group, seems slightly turned towards their companion on the left but is not directly interacting with them or anyone else at that moment.

The fourth woman to the right exhibits an expressive posture; she sits with one leg draped over another in a relaxed manner. She's holding what looks like a cigarette and appears animated as though conversing or making a gesture, adding dynamism to her characte

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Ed van der Elsken

@EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online

2 giorni fa

Fietsende en lopende mensen in Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

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Fietsende en lopende mensen in Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

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http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-299-6-60

The image depicts a street scene, likely from the late 1950s or early 1960s based on its black and white presentation. Multiple individuals are seen traveling by bicycle along a road that appears to be in an urban setting with buildings visible in the background partially obscured by fog or mist.

On the left side of the street, two cyclists ride one after another; both wear dark clothing and helmets for safety. Further down the right-hand sidewalk, pedestrians walk: three individuals are seen walking away from the viewpoint, while a fourth walks towards it carrying what appears to be a briefcase over their shoulder.

The atmosphere is somewhat subdued with muted tones due possibly to weather conditions like fog or pollution which adds texture to this otherwise clear scene of urban life. The road itself seems relatively uncluttered and devoid of heavy traffic at the moment captured by this photograph, suggesting it might have been taken during a quiet period in Japan's streets.

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