De Pijp in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Aart Klein
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 23, 2016
1. Aart Klein Marker
Art Klein
Fotograaf
2 Augustus 1909 - 31 Oktober 2001
Here lived and worked
Aart Klein
Photographer
August 2, 1909 - October 31, 2001
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is August 2, 1909.
Location. 52° 21.493′ N, 4° 54.23′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in De Pijp. Marker is at the intersection of Amsteldijk and Stadhouderskade, on the left when traveling north on Amsteldijk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Amsteldijk 7, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1074 HR, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Herman Gorter (a few steps from this marker); François and Pierre Hemony (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Huis met de Kabouters / House with the Hobgoblins (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Govert Flinck (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jan Steen (approx. 0.4 kilometers away);
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1. Aart Klein (Wikipedia). Aart Klein (August 2, 1909 - October 31, 2001) was a Dutch photographer born in Amsterdam. His photos mostly consisted of black and white landscapes with a graphic style, but later transitioned into portraiture. Klein said that his photographs were a white on black, not black on white because “if you don’t do anything you get a back image. Things only happen when you open the shutter; then you make a drawing in white”. (Submitted on December 16, 2016.)
2. Aart Klein Biography (Ibasho). Aart Klein (1909- 2001) was a Dutch photographer born in Amsterdam. Klein began working at the Dutch first photo press agency, Polygoon in the 1930s. He started out without having any formal training in photography, but during his time at Polygoon he began his career as one of the most influential Dutch photographers. He was forced to work for the Nazis during the 1940’s which led to Klein taking underground pictures and sending them
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 23, 2016
2. Aart Klein Marker - Wide View
The marker is visible here just to the left of the second entrance on the right, at the top of the black stucco beltline.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 403 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
