Gezicht op het strand van Scheveningen 1896 - 1910

This black and white photograph, "Gezicht op het strand van Scheveningen," taken between 1896 and 1910 by E. Mertens & Cie, depicts a crowded beach scene at Scheveningen, a popular seaside resort in the Netherlands. The image captures a line of beach tents, likely for changing or sunbathing, stretching along the sandy shore. The image provides a glimpse into the popular seaside leisure activities of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The photographer's keen eye for detail and the use of a long shot perspective creates a sense of depth and captures the bustling atmosphere of the beach.