Nieuw Amsterdam : Vestibule and A Deck Foyer, Architect's Rendering.

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Nieuw Amsterdam : Vestibule and A Deck Foyer, Architect's Rendering.
Vestibule and A Deck Foyer: One of the most striking examples is that of the four bronze statuettes on a huge oxidized copper panel, located in the well of the Main Deck Vestibule. The work of Jan Eloy and Leo Brom, it represents the seasons frolicking in the night sky surrounded by stars, planets and flying insects. In a well balanced and harmonious composition all four poses vividly convey the suggestion of suspended action. The hair is most satisfactorily rendered by separate strips of metal, and other details of the descending figures clearly establish their individual identities. Spring, with flowers in her hair, holds a garland, Summer a cornucopia; Autumn a platter filled with her traditional seasonal offerings and Winter’s flying tresses, draperies and flinching attitude spell wind. At the foot of the panel is a luxurious hand knotted carpet, patterned with the signs of the Zodiac, and designed by Mrs. Hildegard Brom-Fischer. The intention of the Vestibule’s architect, Jan P.L. Hendriks, to suggest friendliness and welcome seems to be successful. On dark wood columns on either side of the Purser’s and Chief Steward’s business quarters the official functions of these worthies have been amusingly caricatured by Leen Bolle. The oak paneling here is tinted dull gold.

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Jim Kalafus Collection.

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