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Feest op de Internationale Tentoonstelling Het Atoom, Schiphol, Ed van der Elsken (attributed to), 1957

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The image depicts a vintage black-and-white photograph featuring two main subjects: a human figure and an elaborate contraption. The human, wearing white overalls with the word "SOKO" on them, is standing to the left of the structure, partially obscured by it. This contraption appears complex, resembling early robotic or experimental technology from mid-20th century science fiction or research. It has a humanoid face made up of various mechanical components and wires, including what looks like eyes with lenses, nose, mouth, and other facial features crafted out of metal parts connected to each other. The head is attached atop the machine which houses more intricate circuitry, dials, and pipes suggesting functionality beyond mere decoration. There's a sense of motion conveyed by smoke or vapor emanating from within the contraption, adding an aura of activity or experimentation. The bottom part has drawn shapes resembling legs with boots on, giving it a playful anthropomorphic quality. Wires extend outwards in various directions, some reaching towards hands that appear to be interacting with components outside the frame. The overall composition and elements suggest this might have been taken at a science fair, exhibition, or similar event showcasing new technology from its time period.
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