Agent met hond bij het Lieverdje op het Spui in Amsterdam

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Agent met hond bij het Lieverdje op het Spui in Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1960 - c. 1970
Image description: A black and white photograph titled "Agent met hond bij het Lieverdje op het Spui in Amsterdam" by Ed van der Elsken, taken between 1960 and 1970. The photograph features a police officer with his back to the camera, standing on a cobblestone street. He is wearing a dark uniform and a peaked cap, with a police baton visible on his belt. His police dog, also with its back to the camera, stands attentively by his side. In the background, there is a statue of a cherub, known as the "Lieverdje," which is a famous landmark in Amsterdam. The officer and the dog are positioned slightly off-center, drawing the viewer's attention to the background and the statue. The photograph has a gritty, documentary style, capturing a moment in time on the streets of Amsterdam.
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Agent met hond bij het Lieverdje op het Spui in Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1960 - c. 1970 - Rijksmuseum

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Agent met hond bij het Lieverdje op het Spui in Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1960 - c. 1970

The image is a black and white photograph capturing a moment at night. At the center of the scene stands a tall statue, seemingly crafted from concrete or stone, adorned with text that reads "100% Pure Hond." The statue appears to be a prominent feature in this outdoor setting.

A police officer is stationed nearby, patrolling on foot and attentively observing the area. A motorcycle can also be seen parked in the background.

The backdrop features a building with a prominent clock face, and the street where the statue is located seems quiet and unoccupied, except for the police officer. The lighting suggests that it is late evening or nighttime.

#hondbijhet #hetSpui #Amsterdam #EdvanderElsken #PureHond

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