Groepsportret van Karl With en drie onbekende personen aan het strand 1920 - 1936

This small black and white photograph, now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, depicts Karl With and three unknown persons on a beach. Though the photographer is unknown, the image provides an intimate glimpse into a moment of leisure and camaraderie, likely taken in the early 20th century. At the center of the group sits Karl With, a complex figure whose Jewish identity placed him at the intersection of cultural displacement and intellectual pursuit. With’s story is a reminder of the era's turbulent times and the intersectional challenges faced by individuals navigating shifting social landscapes. The photograph shows four people smiling in close proximity, challenging normative societal depictions of race and gender. The image becomes a poignant reflection on the themes of identity, friendship, and the simple joys of human connection, set against a backdrop of historical complexity.