Feest op de Internationale Tentoonstelling Het Atoom, Schiphol, rechts de schrijver Apie Prins, Ed van der Elsken (attributed to), 1957
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![The image is a black and white photograph depicting two elderly men in what appears to be an indoor setting with dim lighting. The man on the right side of the photo, closer to the camera, has visible wrinkles on his face and wears glasses; he's dressed warmly in layers: a coat over another garment featuring intricate embroidery or lace at its neck area. Around his neck is a patterned scarf, possibly indicating colder weather attire. His headgear appears to be a beret, adding to an air of formality.
He holds what seems like a walking stick firmly with both hands and has a contemplative expression on his face as he looks off towards the left side where another man sits in partial view behind him; this individual is wearing a mask that covers half their head. The environment suggests they may be at some kind of public event, hinted by other indistinct figures visible in the background.
The photograph has been digitally manipulated or altered since it shows two nearly identical men on either side with slight variations - one appears more faded than the others which could indicate age-related discoloration when printed but is not indicative of digital enhancement. The overall composition and setting suggest a historical context, potentially documenting cultural events from an earlier era, as indicated by clothing styles and grayscale photography typical for older publicatio [...]](https://social.trom.tf/photo/preview/640/37758194 "The image is a black and white photograph depicting two elderly men in what appears to be an indoor setting with dim lighting. The man on the right side of the photo, closer to the camera, has visible wrinkles on his face and wears glasses; he's dressed warmly in layers: a coat over another garment featuring intricate embroidery or lace at its neck area. Around his neck is a patterned scarf, possibly indicating colder weather attire. His headgear appears to be a beret, adding to an air of formality.
He holds what seems like a walking stick firmly with both hands and has a contemplative expression on his face as he looks off towards the left side where another man sits in partial view behind him; this individual is wearing a mask that covers half their head. The environment suggests they may be at some kind of public event, hinted by other indistinct figures visible in the background.
The photograph has been digitally manipulated or altered since it shows two nearly identical men on either side with slight variations - one appears more faded than the others which could indicate age-related discoloration when printed but is not indicative of digital enhancement. The overall composition and setting suggest a historical context, potentially documenting cultural events from an earlier era, as indicated by clothing styles and grayscale photography typical for older publicatio [...]")
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