Portraits of Gerard Reve and Joop Schafthuizen

Mentzel, Vincent Samuel (mentioned on object), 1983

For a long time, images of love and intimacy were generally reserved for heterosexual couples. The Dutch author, Gerard Reve, here poses with his partner Joop Schafthuizen, holding each other tenderly and kissing. As an openly gay man, Reve contributed to the visibility and acceptance of homosexuality.

  • Artwork typephotograph
  • Object numberNG-2011-18-32-117
  • Dimensionsheight 240 mm x width 320 mm
  • Physical characteristicsontwikkelgelatinezilverdruk op PE-papier