Gerard Reve holding toy animals Possibly 1969
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"Gerard Reve holding toy animals" is a black and white photograph by Anefo, likely taken in 1969. The image portrays Dutch author Gerard Reve holding a collection of stuffed animals, including a large teddy bear, a rabbit, an elephant, and a panda. The intimate portrait, measuring 179 mm by 209 mm, captures Reve's contemplative gaze and the playful contrast of his serious expression with the cuddly toys. The photograph offers a glimpse into Reve's personal life and the relationship he had with his cherished objects.
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Photography played an important role in the merging of art and popular culture in the 1960s. The famous Dutch writer Gerard Reve was a clever poseur who consciously used the medium to fashion his image as a homo-sexual and a Catholic convert. Under the heading ‘the writer has a shop’ he repeatedly had himself portrayed with objects that refer to his controversial reputation
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