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1x Severe Winter 1947 — Walker in snowy landscape
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Rotterdam, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since September 2021 • 193 sales
Product description
A haunting black-and-white shot of a man in a hat and dark clothing walking through a thick blanket of snow, leaving a clear trail. The image was captured on January 31, 1947, during one of the harshest winters of the twentieth century in the Netherlands. The composition is visually powerful due to the sharp contrast between the dark figure and the vast white landscape, creating an almost graphic simplicity.
The scene exudes silence, cold, and perseverance, serving as a visual document of a period when extreme weather conditions defined daily life. The lone walker symbolizes human resilience in the face of overwhelming natural forces.
The work of photographer Henk Blansjaar is characterized by a direct, journalistic perspective combined with a sense of composition and atmosphere, making his images timeless both as historical documentaries and aesthetically. Date taken
January 31, 1947
Format
30.5 × 43.5 cm (with white border)
Technique
Black-and-white silver halide photographic print
Period
Mid-20th century — postwar documentary photography
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsGrey, White, BlackMaterialPaperNumber of items1First ownerYesOrientationPortraitArt sizeSmallHeight43 cmWidth30 cm
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Rotterdam, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since September 2021 • 193 sales