Cornelis (Cor) van Weele was a Dutch professional photographer known for his technical mastery and humanistic vision. Born in Doetinchem in 1918, he began his training in photography in the mid-1930s. His work is characterized by a focus on portraiture, architectural photography, and reportage, often influenced by the humanistic style of Edward Steichen and the abstract aesthetics of Otto Steinert. Van Weele was deeply involved in photographic education, teaching at institutions like the Film Academy and Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam. He also designed several postage stamps for the PTT and worked extensively on art reproductions for museums. His archive, comprising approximately 250,000 negatives, is preserved by the Fotoarchief Cor van Weele Foundation.[1]
En alles daartussen1957 · Uitgeverij der firma J. Heijnis Tsz. · book · DutchA small volume of black and white photographs focusing on the individuality of man.
Exhibitions
19479de Kerstsalon van Fotografisch Kunst van de AAFVArti et Amicitiae, Amsterdamgroup
1950VakfotografieEindhovengroup
1952Vijftig Portrettencafé Eylders, Amsterdamsolo
1953Nederlandse Fotografie 1953Kunstzalen De Jong-Bergers, Maastrichtgroup
1957foto’s van cor van weeleVishal, Haarlemsolo
1961Dag AmsterdamStedelijk Museum, Amsterdamsolo
1973RaamwerkStedelijk Museum, Amsterdamsolo
1978Fotografie in Nederland 1940-1975Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdamgroup
References
Tineke de Ruiter. Cor van Weele. PhotoLexicon. University of Leiden. 1986 link
