Wehrmacht soldaat met twee Nederlandse vrouwen Possibly 1940 - 1948
photography, gelatin-silver-print
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print photography
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dutch-golden-age
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archive photography
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photography
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gelatin-silver-print
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history-painting
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realism
This anonymous photograph, titled “Wehrmacht soldaat met twee Nederlandse vrouwen,” depicts a German soldier in uniform standing over two Dutch women at a desk. The image, likely taken sometime between 1940 and 1948, is a snapshot of life during the German occupation of the Netherlands during World War II. The scene captures a moment of tense interaction, offering a glimpse into the complex and often fraught relationship between the occupying forces and the local population. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring impact of historical events on individual lives.
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