Ad Windig

photographer

Dutch^[1] b. 8 November 1912, Heemstede^[1] d. 9 March 1996, Callantsoog^[1] active 1938–1996

Ad Windig (1912–1996) was a prominent Dutch photographer known for his documentary and portrait work. He was a member of a generation of photographers (including Cas Oorthuys and Carel Blazer) who shaped Dutch reportage photography after World War II. Windig's work is characterized by its modesty and high artistic quality, covering diverse subjects from portraits and industrial reportages to landscapes and still lifes. He is particularly noted for his documentation of social landscapes and his ability to capture the human element in historical contexts. His photography for 'I Drink the Earth' highlights his expertise in industrial and technical reportage.^[1,2,3]

• documentary photography
• portraiture
• reportage
• Dutch history