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Ed van der Elsken

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Twee vrouwen voor de ingang van een bar, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

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Twee vrouwen voor de ingang van een bar, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

#ingangvaneen #Japan #EdvanderElsken #Japanese #Asian #Kanji #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken #EdvanderElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-299-6-69

The image captures a monochrome street scene, likely from the mid-20th century based on architectural and fashion elements. It depicts two women standing in front of an establishment that appears to be a bar or restaurant. The building is aged with visible wear and features traditional Japanese design elements such as wooden beams and tiles along its eaves.

To the left stands a woman, possibly Asian, wearing a dark coat and pants, smiling at the camera. Next to her is another individual in similar attire but not clearly identifiable due to blurriness or angle. The entrance has a signboard with Kanji characters indicating it's an establishment open late (around 3am). A mannequin dressed in Japanese traditional garb stands guard outside.

A bicycle leans against the building, suggesting this was perhaps a common mode of transport at that time. There is also signage on various parts of the structure and what appears to be part of scaffolding or construction visible above it.

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