Gezicht op het strand bij Scheveningen 1894

"Gezicht op het strand bij Scheveningen" (View of the beach at Scheveningen) is a photograph by Henry Pauw van Wieldrecht, captured in 1894. The image depicts a bustling scene on the beach at Scheveningen, a popular seaside resort in the Netherlands. The photograph showcases the traditional beach tents, known as "strandtenten," along with a variety of figures enjoying the day. The photograph, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the social life and recreational activities of the late 19th century. This photograph, alongside van Wieldrecht's other works, offers valuable insights into the photographic documentation of Dutch life and landscape in the late 19th century.