Dimensions: height 228 mm, width 173 mm, height 292 mm, width 400 mm
Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain
This photograph, of which the date and photographer are unknown, depicts ‘De Voorzitter en Secretaris-Generaal van de R.T.C. bespreken nog enige bijzonderheden voor de slotzitting een aanvang neemt’ (The Chairman and Secretary-General of the R.T.C. discuss some details before the final session begins). Here, the formal attire and solemn expressions suggest the importance of the occasion. The presence of microphones and a crest, possibly indicating a royal or governmental connection, allude to an event of national significance. The institutional context of the R.T.C., or 'Regeringsvoorlichtingsdienst' (Government Information Service) in the Netherlands, would be key to a deeper understanding of this image. Researching the historical role and activities of the R.T.C. would reveal the event that is being documented. The photograph serves as a window into a specific moment in Dutch history, contingent on the political and institutional landscape of the time.
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