Ed van der Elsken captured this intimate moment in front of the mirror. What makes this moment even more significant, is that it is not clear if it is a self-loving gesture, or a self-hating one.
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Ed van der Elsken captured this intimate moment in front of the mirror. What makes this moment even more significant, is that it is not clear if it is a self-loving gesture, or a self-hating one.
This photo was taken from the windows sill of my living room on the 20th of June 1943. What you see is one of the last razzias that took place in this part of Amsterdam. It is most likely that these people were handed over by citizens which were paid for their civil services. My view of our street has changed entirely after seeing this photo.