At the Corendon hotel in Amsterdam. Badhoevedorp stands since February 10, 2019 a discontinued Boeing 747. To get this huge plane in the garden of the hotel has been a mega operation. In total the entire move lasted three nights. The aircraft, which weighs 170 tons, was transported to a Sloterweg in Badhoevedorp on a self-driving trailer at the beginning of this week. There the colossus stood in a meadow for three days before it was maneuvered in the garden. . On the photo you can see a close up of the nose and cockpit of the Jumbo Jet. This work is performed in high key which means that there is little contrast to see and in which bright whites form the main colors.
About the image maker: as a born and bred Amsterdammer, Peter Bartelings feels a close connection with the city of Amsterdam. Over the years, he has created iconic works that are widely sold. In numerous European countries, his work adorns walls of houses and offices... Read more…