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Ed van der Elsken
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Portret van Thelonious Monk bij een optreden in het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1961

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Portret van Thelonious Monk bij een optreden in het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1961

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-5-3

The image is a black and white photograph featuring the face of an individual in close-up, with blurred figures surrounding them. The person appears to be Thelonious Monk based on the text annotation provided at the bottom which reads "The Monk," suggesting that this could indeed be a portrait or depiction associated with him. There's additional handwritten script indicating "Concertgebouw" and what seems like his signature in cursive, hinting at an association with Amsterdam Concert Hall. This photograph is part of Ed van der Elsken's collection, as indicated by the source link provided which references Portret van Thelonious Monk bij een optreden in het Concertgebouw. The year mentioned suggests it was taken in 1961 during a concert event at this location. Van der Elsken is known for his work capturing various aspects of life and culture, particularly within urban environments. The image presents an intimate yet candid portrayal with the focus on Monk's facial expression which

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Ed van der Elsken
@EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online
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Thelonious Monk omringd door fans in het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1961

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Thelonious Monk omringd door fans in het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1961

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-5-6

The image captures a bustling scene filled with numerous individuals converging closely together, indicative of an event or gathering where fans have gathered around the central figure. The photograph is in black and white, emphasizing shades ranging from deep blacks to stark whites, creating high contrast that draws attention directly toward the middle ground populated by people. Amongst this crowd, a person holding up what appears to be a newspaper stands out due to their positioning near the center of focus; they are captured with only part of them visible. Their gaze is directed towards something or someone not within view, possibly engaging with another attendee whose head can be seen directly in front of theirs. The surrounding individuals display various postures and expressions that suggest attentiveness, curiosity, or engagement with each other or the central figure's activities. The absence of color conveys a timeless quality to this moment, potentially situating it wit

#photography #amsterdam #fotografie #edvanderelsken #dutch #theloniousmonk #concertgebouw #theloniousmonkom #thehaguemusichall

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Ed van der Elsken
@EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online
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Ontwerp 'Monk' voor het fotoboek Jazz met de letters EJ in witte verf en 'Monk' in viltstift, Ed van der Elsken, c. 1956 - before 1958

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Ontwerp 'Monk' voor het fotoboek Jazz met de letters EJ in witte verf en 'Monk' in viltstift, Ed van der Elsken, c. 1956 - before 1958

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-242-8-5

The image is a monochrome photograph with handwritten text in multiple colors. It features the silhouette of an individual who appears to be playing a piano, as indicated by their posture and what seems like keys at the lower part of the frame. The background has blurry light spots that suggest movement or out-of-focus city lights, typical of street photography from its era. Prominently displayed in the upper left corner are three lines of text: "E MONK" with each letter colored differently—red for 'E', blue for 'MONK', and pink again for 'MONK'. To the right side, there's a large white handwritten cursive script that reads "E J". Below this individual, in smaller letters but still discernible, is another line of text: "AA". The overall composition has an artistic feel with its use of colors to highlight specific names and the monochromatic tones creating a moody atmosphere. The photograph captures what appears to be a candid moment from jazz culture during that period, possibly

#photography #amsterdam #fotografie #edvanderelsken #dutch #edvanderelskens #vanderelsken #ontwerp #theloniousmonk

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