Boer met paarden op een akker in Mexico, Ed van der Elsken, 1960
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![The image depicts a pastoral scene rendered in black and white. It is an outdoor landscape, seemingly taken during the day given its brightness but with no direct sunlight visible on any part of the ground or objects within it. The terrain appears uneven and arid with patches of dry grass, shrubs, sparse trees, and bushes indicating a semi-arid climate typical of certain regions in Mexico.
The main subjects are several cattle—cows and oxen—in various poses; some walking while others stand still, possibly grazing. Their coats vary from light to dark shades, contrasting against the lighter ground hues. Notably absent is any human presence or farm structures that might suggest active cultivation.
In the background, a mountainous silhouette looms under an overcast sky, suggesting either early morning mist or approaching dusk with its grey tones and lack of sharp detail. The distant landscape features few visible trees and shrubs against what could be interpreted as barren hills.
A peculiar object in this rural setting is a crucifix standing upright on the right side; it has horizontal bars intersecting at one end, resembling an 'X', possibly suggesting a marker or memorial site within this pastoral expanse. This juxtaposition of religious iconography amidst cattle and agricultural land could indicate cultural elements tied to farming life.
The monochromatic palette emphas [...]](/proxy/post_attachment/374297/5374602b8b.jpeg "The image depicts a pastoral scene rendered in black and white. It is an outdoor landscape, seemingly taken during the day given its brightness but with no direct sunlight visible on any part of the ground or objects within it. The terrain appears uneven and arid with patches of dry grass, shrubs, sparse trees, and bushes indicating a semi-arid climate typical of certain regions in Mexico.
The main subjects are several cattle—cows and oxen—in various poses; some walking while others stand still, possibly grazing. Their coats vary from light to dark shades, contrasting against the lighter ground hues. Notably absent is any human presence or farm structures that might suggest active cultivation.
In the background, a mountainous silhouette looms under an overcast sky, suggesting either early morning mist or approaching dusk with its grey tones and lack of sharp detail. The distant landscape features few visible trees and shrubs against what could be interpreted as barren hills.
A peculiar object in this rural setting is a crucifix standing upright on the right side; it has horizontal bars intersecting at one end, resembling an 'X', possibly suggesting a marker or memorial site within this pastoral expanse. This juxtaposition of religious iconography amidst cattle and agricultural land could indicate cultural elements tied to farming life.
The monochromatic palette emphas [...]")
Stenen sculptuur in Mexico, Ed van der Elsken, 1960
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![The image displays a monochromatic photograph of an ancient stone statue. The sculpture is crafted in the form of what appears to be a child, with rounded shoulders and hips, standing on two legs. Its head is slightly tilted downwards towards its torso, and it has protruding ears that seem large for the body size. There are visible marks or texturing across different parts of the figure's surface, indicating wear over time or intentional design features.
The statue stands against a plain background which contrasts with the rough texture of the stone sculpture itself. The photograph captures details such as cracks and patches on its surface, suggesting age and exposure to elements. Notably, there are circular indentations in what seems like an armrest area near one side of the figure's body, possibly for functional or aesthetic reasons.
The image is labeled with a title that suggests it may be part of a collection or exhibition focused on stone sculptures from Mexico dated 1960 as mentioned. However, without further context provided within this single image, additional specifics about the sculpture’s provenance, significance in Mexican culture, and its exact historical period remain undefined based solely on visual information.
This statue is not to be confused with other works by Ed van der Elsken from his travels around Asia or Mexico where he documented street scenes [...]](/proxy/post_attachment/401139/606910ba97.jpeg "The image displays a monochromatic photograph of an ancient stone statue. The sculpture is crafted in the form of what appears to be a child, with rounded shoulders and hips, standing on two legs. Its head is slightly tilted downwards towards its torso, and it has protruding ears that seem large for the body size. There are visible marks or texturing across different parts of the figure's surface, indicating wear over time or intentional design features.
The statue stands against a plain background which contrasts with the rough texture of the stone sculpture itself. The photograph captures details such as cracks and patches on its surface, suggesting age and exposure to elements. Notably, there are circular indentations in what seems like an armrest area near one side of the figure's body, possibly for functional or aesthetic reasons.
The image is labeled with a title that suggests it may be part of a collection or exhibition focused on stone sculptures from Mexico dated 1960 as mentioned. However, without further context provided within this single image, additional specifics about the sculpture’s provenance, significance in Mexican culture, and its exact historical period remain undefined based solely on visual information.
This statue is not to be confused with other works by Ed van der Elsken from his travels around Asia or Mexico where he documented street scenes [...]")