Op het Koreaanse platteland 1952

"Op het Koreaanse platteland" (1952), by David Ketel, captures a snapshot of daily life in a Korean village. The image shows a group of children gathered around a well in the foreground, while a woman in traditional Korean clothing stands nearby. In the background, a village with thatched-roof houses and a stone wall can be seen against the backdrop of rolling hills. Ketel's photographic documentation offers a glimpse into the post-Korean War period in South Korea, portraying the resilience of rural communities and the simplicity of everyday life. This photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable historical artifact that provides insight into a specific time and place.