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Ed van der Elsken
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Schaatsen op de Geldersekade, gezien van brug op de Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1956

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Schaatsen op de Geldersekade, gezien van brug op de Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1956

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-10-57

The image captures a historical winter scene of people engaging in outdoor activities on a snow-covered canal. Individuals are scattered across the frozen water, with some walking and others using what appear to be ice skates or perhaps early forms of rollerblades. The setting is urban, as evidenced by rows of buildings lining both sides of the canal. In the distance stands an iconic structure that resembles St. Nicholas Church in Amsterdam, suggesting this scene takes place there during a winter period when snowfall was not uncommon. The photo is monochrome and shows signs of age with its grainy texture, which may indicate it's several decades old. The lighting seems to come from overcast skies or possibly street lamps, as the overall atmosphere has a muted quality typical of cold weather conditions at dusk or dawn during winter months in Europe. There are boats moored along the canal edges, and some individuals appear to be pushing sleds or skates. The image is credited with "S

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