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Ed van der Elsken

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5 ore fa

Portret van een onbekende Japanse man met gezichtsmasker, Ed van der Elsken, 1959

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Portret van een onbekende Japanse man met gezichtsmasker, Ed van der Elsken, 1959

#Portretvaneen #Japanse #EdvanderElsken #Japanese #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken #EdvanderElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-30-10

The image depicts a close-up of an individual wearing glasses and a face mask, creating the appearance that only their eyes are visible. The person is also dressed in what appears to be a hat or cap with some textural details on it. Below the chin area where the mouth should be, there's a cloth tied around the neck which contributes to a sense of privacy or anonymity. This style of photography was often used during times like war conflicts and pandemics as seen by contemporary works such "A Japanese Man With Face Mask" from 1959 by Ed van der Elsken where it reflects societal concerns about health, safety, identity concealment, and the blending in public spaces amidst a crisis. The grayscale tones of this photo highlight contrasts between light and shadow, focusing attention on facial expressions or elements that convey emotion or message without revealing personal details such as race, age, gender, etc., thus adhering to sensitive portrayal practices typical for many historical photog

#photography #fotografie #edvanderelsken #japanese #japanse #portretvaneen

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Ed van der Elsken

@EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online

17 ore fa

Portret van een onbekende Japanse vrouw, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

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Portret van een onbekende Japanse vrouw, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1960

#Portretvaneen #Japanse #EdvanderElsken #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken #EdvanderElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-30-24

The image is a black and white photograph featuring an individual with shoulder-length curly hair, smiling at the camera. The person appears to be wearing dark clothing with a light-colored collar that suggests layered garments or accessories such as a scarf or neckerchief. In the background, there's a faint reflection of what seems like another figure standing near a window. The overall lighting is soft and diffused, creating gentle shadows on the subject’s face and hands. This photograph evokes an intimate atmosphere with its close-up framing and use of negative space to emphasize the person in focus.

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Ed van der Elsken

@EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online

1 giorno fa

Portret van een onbekende saluerende man, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1986

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Portret van een onbekende saluerende man, Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1986

#Portretvaneen #Japan #EdvanderElsken #Japanese #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken #EdvanderElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-44-37

This black and white photograph features an older man saluting with his right hand. He wears glasses, a patterned hat, layered clothing including a vest over a shirt, and carries what appears to be a shoulder bag on the left side of his body. The background is out of focus but shows urban elements such as brick walls and possibly storefronts or signage in Japanese characters, indicating an outdoor setting likely within Japan. His expression is earnest, with visible wrinkles around his eyes suggesting deep thoughtfulness or concentration. There's no additional context provided about this man beyond the visual details captured by the photograph itself.

#photography #fotografie #japan #edvanderelsken #japanese #portretvaneen

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