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Period: 1930s
Color:  Gray
Fifth Avenue Houses, #4, 6, 8, New York City
Located in Detroit, MI
Signed in pencil on mount. the image date is 1936, printed 1980
Category

Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Cologne, Germany 1935, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Hot Air Balloon Scene from "The Wizard of Oz"
By Eric Carpenter
Located in Austin, TX
The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 American musical fantasy film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Widely considered to be one of the greatest films in cinema history, it is the best-known and most commercially successful adaptation of L. Frank Baum...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Bette Davis: Piercing Gaze
By Elmer Fryer
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous capture of Bette Davis posed looking to the camera. Bette Davis was an American actress with a career spanning more than 50 years and 100 acting credits. She was noted for...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital

Bette Davis: The Petrified Forest
By Elmer Fryer
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features American actress of film, television, and theater, Bette Davis. Regarded as one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history, she is known fo...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Paris, The Buttes Chaumont Park 1930, Silver Gelatin Black and White Photography
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique original silver gelatin black and white photograph. Paris, The Buttes Chaumont Park, circa 1930. Features: Original Silver Gelatin Print Photography Unframed. Press Photogra...
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Art Deco 1930s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Skating Waiter by Horace Abrahams
Located in London, GB
"Skating Waiter" by Horace Abrahams 8th January 1938: A waiter skates across the ice at St. Moritz carrying a tray of drinks for his customers. Unframed Paper Size: 60" x 40'' (in...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Paris, circa 1930, Canal St Martin, Silver Gelatin Black and White Photography
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique original silver gelatin black and white photography. Paris, a view of The Canal St Martin, taken at 82 Quai de Jemmapes, Paris, circa 1930. Fe...
Category

Art Deco 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Dancers Legs 62N
Located in Carmel, CA
Printed by Edward Weston's son Cole Weston. Signed and Stamped on Verso. Very good condition.
Category

1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Carriage Ride in Paris Garden, 1930, Silver Gelatin Black and White Photography
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique original silver gelatin black and white photography. Paris, The Buttes Chaumont Public Garden, circa 1930. Features: Original Silver Gelatin Print Photography Unframed. Pres...
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Art Deco 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Foundry - Black and White Photograph
Located in Soquel, CA
High contrast photo by Peter Stackpole (American, 1913-1997). The photo shows a hot bar of metal on a large machine, about to be worked. The metal is g...
Category

Photorealist 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper

Roman Amphitheater, Valencia, Spain
Located in Tulsa, OK
Signed in ink with artist's embossed stamp on recto, printed later.
Category

1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Amelia Earhart Flight over Washington D.C.
Located in Austin, TX
After appearing before a Senate Committee on air safety, Amelia took off in the Department of Commerce's new safety plane for a flight over Washington D.C.. 1936. Amelia Earhart was...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Untitled (Barefoot Woman on Bench with Cat)
Located in Dallas, TX
John Albok Untitled (Barefoot Woman on Bench with Cat), 1938 Vintage gelatin silver print, 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. Signed and dated in ink on mount margin by John Albok Born in Munkacs, H...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

"Tennis Leap" by Douglas Miller
Located in London, GB
"Tennis Leap" by Douglas Miller 22nd August 1932: Three young competitors leaping over the boundary between two tennis courts at the Essex Junior Champ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

"Penny Farthing Bugle" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Penny Farthing Bugle" by Fox Photos 17th October 1932: Edwin Davey, riding a penny farthing bicycle over Lambeth bridge in London, and blowing...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

"Model Boats" by Norman Smith
Located in London, GB
"Model Boats" by Norman Smith 20th June 1937: Three competitors for the 'Scrutton' Medals carrying their model sailing boats to the starting point...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

'Hungry Elephant' Limited Edition Photographic Print by Getty, 20x30
Located in San Rafael, CA
An elephant named Mae West accepts an apple from a passing tram driver while taking her morning exercise along Gray's Inn Road, London, 16th December 1936. Mae is helping to publicis...
Category

Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper

'Hungry Elephant' Limited Edition Photographic Print by Getty, 20x16
Located in San Rafael, CA
An elephant named Mae West accepts an apple from a passing tram driver while taking her morning exercise along Gray's Inn Road, London, 16th December 1936. Mae is helping to publicis...
Category

Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper

"Chorus Formation" by Sasha
Located in London, GB
"Chorus Formation" by Sasha 14th February 1933: The Albertina Rasch chorus girls who are appearing in 'Wild Violets'. Unframed Paper Size: 24" x 20'' (in...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

"Marquees Venues" by Michael Ochs
Located in London, GB
"Marquees Venues" by Michael Ochs Archives Marquees Venues (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives). Unframed Paper Size: 12" x 16'' (inches) Printed 2022 Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

"Animal Friends" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Animal Friends" by Fox Photos 15th July 1931: Two women in bathing suits share a snack with a couple of sea lions during a display in Paris. Unframed Pape...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

"Shooting Party" by Reg Speller
Located in London, GB
"Shooting Party" by Reg Speller 10th October 1936: A woman takes aim with her shotgun during a shooting party at Borthwicks Farm, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The group are perfectly fr...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Classic Comedian and Film Stars of the 30s
Located in Austin, TX
This artistically recolored group portrait features some of the greatest stars of the 1920s and 30s all standing together and chatting. From left to right: Bela Lugosi...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Pigment

"Hungry Elephant" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Hungry Elephant" by Fox Photos An elephant named Mae West accepts an apple from a passing tram driver while taking her morning exercise along Gray's ...
Category

Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

"Prince Alexander Of Yugoslavia At Eto" by Keystone-France
Located in London, GB
"Prince Alexander Of Yugoslavia At Eton College 1937" by Keystone-France UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 23: Prince Alexander Of Yugoslavia (2Nd From Left), The Son Of Regent Prince Paul...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

"Flooded Road" by J. A. Hampton
Located in London, GB
"Flooded Road" by J. A. Hampton A pedestrian attempts to leap across a flooded road near Hyde Park in London, 3rd August 1939. Unframed Paper Size: 40"x 30'' (inches) Printed 2022 ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

"Boat Bearers" by Gerry Cranham
Located in London, GB
"Boat Bearers" by Gerry Cranham 30th July 1938: Two swimsuited girls are carrying their canoe on their heads. Unframed Paper Size: 20" x 24'' (inches) Printed 2022 Silver Gelatin ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Embrace, Coney Island
Located in Dallas, TX
Embrace, Coney Island, 1939 Gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 in. Signed by Morris Engel
Category

Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

View of Genova, Italy 1939 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
Category

Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Rita Hayworth in Burbank 20" x 16" Edition of 125
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white candid image of Rita Hayworth in Burbank, walking along a beautiful street scene. Rita Hayworth was an American actress, dancer, and producer. She achieved fame duri...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

"Pride And Joy" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Pride And Joy" by Fox Photos A driver polishes his new streamlined lorry upon its arrival at Wembley, London. The lorry is mounted on a 'Commer' two-ton chassis. Unframed Paper Si...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Classic Comedian and Film Stars of the 30s
Located in Austin, TX
This black-and-white group portrait features some of the greatest stars of the 1920s and 30s all standing together and chatting. From left to right: Bela Lugosi...
Category

Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

"Dukeries District" by Topical Press Agency
Located in London, GB
"Dukeries District" by Topical Press Agency A German Opel racer leaving Welbeck Abbey, the seat of the dukes of Portland in Nottinghamshire, during the Prince Henry...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Peruvian Woman with Child
By Martin Chambi
Located in Dallas, TX
Carte postale Stamped on verso "Foto Martin Chambi, Cuzco"
Category

Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Other Medium

The Three Stooges Golfing
Located in Austin, TX
This is a new limited edition fine art release of a scene from the 1935 movie short, Three Little Beers featuring the legendary comedy team, the Three Stooges. This classic image has...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Fog, Gloucester vintage photography
Located in Greenwich, CT
A haunting and unusual photograph by one of America's earlier female photographers - First Lady of Pictorialism - Eleanor Parke Custis. Probably taken in the Gloucester, Mass environ...
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Realist 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Bromoil

Volkswagen beetle parking on the streets, Germany 1939 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
Category

Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Women Theatre for Women - Photograph - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Women theatre for women s an original black and white photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer in 1930s in Italy during Fascism. With the stamp of "G...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Three Volkswagen beetle on street, Germany 1938 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Nolte. His work is an unparalleled and intriguing insight into the working and everyday life of the time. Impressive images of industry and products from this time. The print is new, a Premium-FineArt-Print ( Hahnemühle 308g ), it comes in a secure role without passpartout and frame to reduce shipping cost. This sizes are limited to 25 copies per size. Description: Drei Modelle des Volkswagen Käfer, oder KdF Wagen, mit offenem und geschlossenem Dach und als Cabrio auf der Reichsautobahn bei Wolfsburg, Deutschland 1930er Jahre. Three models of the Volkswagen beetle...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Exploring the countryside in a Volkswagen beetle, Germany 1939 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
Category

Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Volkswagen beetle on highway, Germany 1937 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirties, Karl Heinrich Lämmel produced several photographic reports of cities, including Munich and Cologne. Photographs that have yet to be seen and appreciated. Lämmel's pictures show a different view of Germany. His documentation is an unparalleled and intriguing insight into the working and everyday life of the time. Impressive images of cities and their architecture before the destruction of WWII . The print is new, a Premium-FineArt-Print ( Hahnemühle 308g ), it comes in a secure role without passpartout and frame to reduce shipping cost. This sizes are limited to 25 copies per size. Description: Unterwegs mit dem KdF-Wagen, dem Volkswagen Käfer, Deutschland 1930er Jahre. Travelling by car in the Volkswagen beetle...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Japanese Troops at Mongolian - Chinese Border - Vintage Photo 1939
Located in Roma, IT
Japanese Troops at Mongolian-Chinese Border is a b/w photographic print on polished paper by Keystone (Paris).  Stamp of agency and stereotype in French on the back.  Very fine condi...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Freight ship on river Altmuehl at Altmuehltal valley, Germany 1937 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
Category

Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Boys in Lines of Practice - Vintage B/W photo - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Boys in lines of practice is an original black and white photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer in the 1930s. With the stamp of "Gherlone, Torino" on the rear. Very Good co...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Teeing Off (1930) - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Times Square by Night (1953) - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) 1930, Golfer teeing off circa Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 40x60'' Printed Later NOTE OTHER SIZES OF THIS IMAGE AVAILABLE 10 x 12'' 12 x 16'' 16 x 20'' 20 x 24'' 20 x 30'' 30 x 40'' 40 x 60'' FRAMING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST About the Artist: H. Armstrong ROBERTS (1883-1947) is an artist born in 1883 The oldest auction result ever registered on the website for an artwork by this artist is a photography sold in 2012. ACTORS ON SET, Bette Davis, Ladies Fashion...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment, Black and White

Three models of the Volkswagen beetle driving, Germany 1938 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Nolte. His work is an unparalleled and intriguing insight into the working and everyday life of the time. Impress...
Category

Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Wintertime at river Pregel with ship, Germany 1934 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
Category

Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Traveling to the seaside in the Volkswagen beetle, Germany 1937 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
Category

Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Hall of fame, busts of celebrities, Munich Germany 1937, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
Category

Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Brandenburg Gate with the Volkswagen beetle, Germany 1939 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirties, Karl Heinrich Lämmel produced several photographic reports of cities, including Munich and Cologne. Photographs that have yet to be seen and appreciated. Lämmel's pictures show a different view of Germany. His documentation is an unparalleled and intriguing insight into the working and everyday life of the time. Impressive images of cities and their architecture before the destruction of WWII . The print is new, a Premium-FineArt-Print ( Hahnemühle 308g ), it comes in a secure role without passpartout and frame to reduce shipping cost. This sizes are limited to 25 copies per size. Description: Unterwegs mit dem KdF-Wagen, dem Volkswagen Käfer, in der Reichshauptstadt Berlin, Deutschland 1930er Jahre. Travelling by car in the Volkswagen beetle, or "KdF car", through Berlin, Germany 1930s. Keywords: Deutschland; Germany; 1930er; 1930s; Reise; travel; VW; Käfer; Kaefer; beetle; KdF Wagen; Volkswagen; Deutschlandfahrt; Brezelfenster; Urform; Prototyp; Erlkönig; KdF; Kraft durch Freude; Ferdinand Porsche; Bela Barenyi; Brandenburger Tor; Brandenburg gate...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Odeonsplatz, Feldherrnhalle, Theatinerkirche, Munich Germany 1937, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
Category

Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

The Physical Training of Girls - The Fascist Period- photograph - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
The physical training of girls is an original black and white photograph realized by the Gherlone photography agency. With the stamp of "Gherlone, Torino" on the rear. Good conditio...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Volkswagen beetle on the streets in Berlin, Germany 1939 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
Category

Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Industrial view - Genova harbor, Italy 1939 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Nolte. His work is an unparalleled and intriguing insight into the working and everyday life of the time. Impress...
Category

Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Friedrichsbau building at Castle, Heidelberg Germany 1938, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
Category

Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

People traveling in Volkswagen beetle, Germany 1939 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirties, Karl Heinrich Lämmel produced several photographic reports of cities, including Munich and Cologne. Photographs that have yet to be seen and appreciated. Lämmel's pictures show a different view of Germany. His documentation is an unparalleled and intriguing insight into the working and everyday life of the time. Impressive images of cities and their architecture before the destruction of WWII . The print is new, a Premium-FineArt-Print ( Hahnemühle 308g ), it comes in a secure role without passpartout and frame to reduce shipping cost. This sizes are limited to 25 copies per size. Description: Unterwegs mit dem KdF-Wagen, dem Volkswagen Käfer, Deutschland 1930er Jahre. Travelling by car in the Volkswagen beetle...
Category

Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Physical Training Session - B/W Photograph - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Physical Training Session is an original Black and white photograph realized in Turin by an Anonymous Italian photographer. With the original stamp on the rear" Colonia Parco Princ. ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

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