Peter Keetman

German, 1916 - 1987

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This is a photograph of an urban construction site. In the image, a large foundation area is active, framed by scaffolding and structural elements at different stages of completion. The ground is covered with construction materials, wooden planks, and metal beams. A temporary wooden fence surrounds the site, displaying identical posters. Below the site, a street with people walking on the sidewalk and a cyclist is visible. The sunlight casts shadows on the ground, and a van is parked on the street nearby.
Peter Keetman, Baustelle (Construction Site), 1954, gelatin silver print, Joshua P. Smith Collection, 2001.128.40

Baustelle (Construction Site)

Peter Keetman · 1954 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.128.40

This is a photograph of a street scene captured from an elevated angle. The image prominently features motion-blurred bicycles moving across a wet, textured street surface. At the bottom left, there is a tiled sidewalk with a person standing still. The long exposure creates a sense of speed and the passage of time, while the cobblestones of the street contribute a distinct, gritty texture. The image is in black and white, adding an element of timelessness and highlighting the contrasts between light and shadow. The person appears to be observing the ebb and flow of the bustling street.
Peter Keetman, Traffic, 1953, gelatin silver print, Joshua P. Smith Collection, 2001.128.39

Traffic

Peter Keetman · 1953 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.128.39