Seoul 1952

"Seoul" is a 1952 color photograph by Dutch photographer David Ketel, depicting a street in Seoul, South Korea, during a welcome ceremony for President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower. The image captures the city's landscape with its buildings, trees, and a mountain in the background. The "Welcome President-Elect Eisenhower" banner, adorned with a portrait of Eisenhower, is a focal point, highlighting a historical moment. This photograph, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the aftermath of the Korean War and the anticipation for a new American presidency.