Valdemar Hansen (Wally) Elenbaas was a Dutch photographer, sculptor, graphic designer, and painter. He began his artistic career in the late 1920s, influenced by the 'Nieuwe Fotografie' movement and associated with the communist youth movements of the time. After World War II, he focused on lithography and later moved into silk-screen printing before returning to photography in the 1980s. He was known for his social engagement and artistic versatility, creating works ranging from monumental mosaics and murals to intimate portraiture. He lived and worked with his wife, Esther Hartog, on Katendrecht in Rotterdam for many years. His work is held in several major collections, including the Nederlands Fotomuseum.[1,2]
De honderd gezichten van Esther Hartog2002 · Duo Duo · book · DutchISBN 907297168XA photographic book compiled by Elenbaas as a requiem and tribute to his wife.
Exhibitions
2016De honderd gezichten van Esther HartogVerhalenhuis Belvédère, Rotterdamsolo
Awards
1960Prijs van de Stichting KunstenaarsverzetStichting Kunstenaarsverzet
2006Erepenning van de stad RotterdamMunicipality of Rotterdam
De honderd gezichten van Esther Hartogauthor · photographer