How Europe lived in the 50s: 31 amazing black and white shot
22-year-old soldier Bill Perlmatter became famous for his excellent work done while he was a photojournalist during his military service in 1954. His photographs have nothing to do with fresh and boring documentaries. On the contrary, they fully and vividly and dramatically narrate how and how Europe lived in the 50s of the last century.
We invite you to another fascinating journey in time and space!
Relocation
Men carefully load the picture. Italy, 1956
Prayer
The priest prays before entering the temple. Rome, 1956
Elderly couple
Human happiness is not subject to time. Germany, 1956
Dancing on the beach
The dance of children is a miracle incomprehensible, unsolved, inexplicable. Portugal, 1956
Gypsy children
Gypsy children have always been given significant freedom. Spain, 1956
Father with children
Love, care, friendship and fatherly upbringing. Germany, 1955
Mischievous
Children grimace in front of the camera lens. Germany, 1955
Waiting for the good weather
Workers are waiting for the rain to stop. Portugal, 1956
Admiring the sea
The boys are waiting for the summer. Portugal, 1956
Walk along the winter promenade
Along the coast of Main. Germany, 1955
Train station tour
Schoolgirls came to see the trains. Germany, 1956
City slums
Back view". Spain, 1956
Car game
Transportation of goods. Germany, 1955
Naughty dogs
The hostess scolds animals. Germany, 1956
Girl standing in the doorway
Household chores. Spain, 1956
Man wearing sunglasses
A visitor to a street cafe. Italy, 1956
Woman with a cart
A heavy burden. Spain, 1956
Pupils
Home after class. Italy, 1956
Boy in the sand
Walk barefoot near the big boats. Portugal, 1956
Children under a torn umbrella
Wonderful toy. Rome, 1956
Father and son
Tired father dozed off on a bench. Spain, 1956
Baby under the umbrella
This will not save from the rain. Italy, 1956
Kid and pigeons
The child was frightened by the unexpectedly pigeons. Venice, 1956
Chilean saltpeter
Fertilizer advertising from Chile. Portugal, 1956
Boy on the beach
In father’s fishing clothes. Portugal, 1956
Bored old people
In the park on vacation. Paris, 1955
Grandmother and granddaughter
The most kind and beloved teacher. Spain, 1956
Couple in love
The most beautiful of all couples is a couple in love. Paris, 1956
Young smokers
First cigarettes, then ... Germany, 1955.
Souvenir seller
Under the Eiffel Tower. Paris, 1955
Street musicians
Demonstration of talent. Paris, 1955