An iconic evening shot of Reguliersbreestraat, captured from Muntplein on February 28, 1961. The wet road surface reflects the light of neon signs, streetlamps, and shop windows, as cars and pedestrians move through the nighttime cityscape.
The illuminated street signs for Rembrandtplein and Vijzelstraat geographically anchor the composition and make the image a vivid snapshot of Amsterdam's entertainment and shopping district in the early 1960s. The combination of rain, light, and depth of field gives the photo a cinematic quality reminiscent of international street photography from the same period.
Details
• Title: Amsterdam at Night
• Date: February 28, 1961
• Location: Reguliersbreestraat / Muntplein, Amsterdam
• Photographer: Jac. de Nijs
• Size: 30.5 × 30.5 cm
• Print: Analog black and white
• Presentation: With white border
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsWhite, BlackMaterialPaperNumber of items1First ownerYesOrientationSquareArt sizeSmallHeight30 cmWidth30 cm