{"product_id":"kinderen-in-een-steeg-nabij-de-citadel-in-corte-corsica-theodore-van-lelyveld","title":"Kinderen in een steeg nabij de citadel in Corté, Corsica - Théodore van Lelyveld","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage gelatin silver print by Théodore van Lelyveld, depicting a narrow, sun-drenched alleyway beneath the citadel of Corté, Corsica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gelatin silver print by Théodore van Lelyveld captures a narrow, shadowed alleyway situated beneath the imposing citadel of Corté on the island of Corsica. The composition is defined by the stark contrast between the sun-drenched stone walls and the deep, cavernous shadows that obscure the lower reaches of the passage. Two small figures stand near the centre of the frame, providing a sense of scale to the rugged, vertical architecture that dominates the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Lelyveld, a Dutch photographer and ethnographer, frequently travelled to document the customs and environments of various regions. His approach to this subject reflects an interest in the vernacular architecture of the Mediterranean. The image is presented here as it appears in its original archival context, mounted on a grid-lined page, which preserves the historical nature of the photograph as a record of travel and observation. The texture of the stone, the rough-hewn wooden balcony projecting from the right-hand wall, and the uneven ground all contribute to a tactile representation of the Corsican town at the turn of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike staged studio portraits of the era, this work functions as a candid observation of daily life within a specific geographical setting. The steep angle of the alleyway and the looming presence of the citadel above suggest the defensive and historical character of Corté. By focusing on the interplay of light and shadow, the photographer creates a sense of atmosphere that transcends simple documentation. This print offers a glimpse into the past, capturing a quiet moment in a remote European location, far removed from the rapid industrialisation occurring elsewhere in the world during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/raadsheer-teding-van-berkhout-waarschuwt-johan-van-oldenbarnevelt-voor-diens-gevangenneming-28-augustus-1618-jacobus-buys\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRaadsheer Teding van Berkhout waarschuwt Johan van Oldenbarnevelt voor diens gevangenneming, 28 augustus 1618 - Jacobus Buys — Jacobus Buys\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/william-james-1771-1832-ezra-ames\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWilliam James (1771-1832) - Ezra Ames — Ezra Ames\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Théodore van Lelyveld","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58723709157711,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58723783344463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58723783377231,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58723783409999,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58723783442767,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58723783475535,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58723783508303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58723783541071,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58723783573839,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58723783606607,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58723783639375,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58723783672143,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Kinderen-in-een-steeg-nabij-de-citadel-in-Cort-Corsica_Poster_CompositorV1_1788953448440.jpg?v=1788954227","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/kinderen-in-een-steeg-nabij-de-citadel-in-corte-corsica-theodore-van-lelyveld","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}