Houten paviljoen op het strand te Scheveningen c. 1885 - 1900

Carl Philip Wollrabe's photograph captures a wooden pavilion on the beach at Scheveningen. In the 19th century, the Netherlands experienced significant social and economic changes, including a growing middle class with increased leisure time. This photograph offers a glimpse into the burgeoning beach culture of the era. The pavilion, horse-drawn carriage, and vendors suggest a space of commerce and leisure catering to a specific class. The presence of the Dutch flag adds a layer of national identity to the scene, perhaps reflecting a sense of pride and belonging among those who frequented such spaces. Wollrabe, as a photographer, plays a role in documenting and shaping the visual culture of his time, capturing moments that speak to the changing social dynamics and cultural values of Dutch society. What stories do you think are behind each of the figures within the frame?