{"title":"Charlotte Alida Boelen Matthes","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"vier-gezichten-op-de-kust-van-biarritz-charlotte-alida-boelen-matthes","title":"Vier gezichten op de kust van Biarritz - Charlotte Alida Boelen-Matthes","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of four vintage photographic prints documenting the Biarritz coastline in 1911, captured by Charlotte Alida Boelen-Matthes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection of four photographic prints, captured in January 1911, documents the coastal scenery of Biarritz from the perspective of a traveller. Charlotte Alida Boelen-Matthes, known as Lot, compiled these images within a personal album, providing a glimpse into early twentieth-century leisure travel. The photographs focus on the Atlantic coastline, capturing the interaction between the sea and the rocky outcrops characteristic of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach frame offers a distinct vantage point, including views from hotel windows and terraces. The handwritten annotations in Dutch provide context for each scene, identifying specific locations such as the Palace Hotel and the Phare. The monochromatic palette reflects the photographic technology of the era, emphasising the textures of the crashing waves and the atmospheric conditions of the winter season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical record, these images offer insight into the social habits of the period, where photography served as a primary method for documenting personal journeys. The composition of the album page itself, with its uniform arrangement of square prints, suggests a deliberate approach to visual storytelling. The work functions as a primary source for understanding the aesthetic of early amateur photography, where the focus remained on capturing the essence of a location rather than artistic manipulation. The prints remain in their original context, preserving the handwritten notes that link the visual experience to the specific time and place of their creation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlotte Alida Boelen-Matthes","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473155821903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473155887439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473155985743,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473156018511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473156084047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vier-gezichten-op-de-kust-van-Biarritz_Poster_CompositorV1_1786302023674.jpg?v=1786679543"},{"product_id":"eva-boelen-in-the-garden-of-keizersgracht-756-charlotte-alida-boelen-matthes","title":"Eva Boelen in the Garden of Keizersgracht 756 - Charlotte Alida Boelen-Matthes","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of three vintage gelatin silver prints documenting an infant in an Amsterdam garden in 1912.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis archival document presents a series of three gelatin silver prints mounted on a grey album page. The photographs capture Eva Boelen during July 1912 within the private garden of the family residence at Keizersgracht 756, Amsterdam. The handwritten inscription, 'Eva Charlotte juli 1912', provides a precise temporal anchor for these domestic scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition reflects the vernacular tradition of early twentieth-century family photography. The images show the infant in various positions within the garden, including a seated portrait on a metal chair beside a sundial. The surrounding foliage and the architectural details of the townhouse suggest a quiet, affluent urban environment typical of the canal district in Amsterdam during the Edwardian era. The use of corner mounts and the specific layout on the album page are characteristic of the period, where the physical arrangement of photographs served as a narrative device for personal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the prints exhibit the soft focus and tonal range common to amateur photography of the early 1900s. The contrast between the light-coloured clothing of the child and the darker, verdant backdrop of the garden creates a clear visual focus. These images offer a glimpse into the private life of a Dutch family, documenting the domestic sphere through a lens of intimacy and observation. The preservation of the original album page context maintains the historical integrity of the work, allowing viewers to appreciate the presentation methods of the time. This piece is a record of a specific moment, preserved through the medium of early twentieth-century film, providing insight into the social history of Amsterdam's canal-side residences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlotte Alida Boelen-Matthes","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473327067471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473327133007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473327231311,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58473327264079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58473327329615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Eva-Boelen-in-the-Garden-of-Keizersgracht-756_Poster_CompositorV1_1786303597798.jpg?v=1786682332"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/charlotte-alida-boelen-matthes.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}