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Period: 1930s
Greta Garbo - Somber Head Shot by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1931
Located in Soquel, CA
Greta Garbo - Somber Head Shot by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1931 1931 Black and white somber headshot photograph of Swedish/American actress Greta Garbo (Swedish, 1905-1990) by Clarence Sinclair Bull (American, 1896-1979). Greta Garbo gazes at the camera, her curled hair sits in front of her face. The background is black. A black and white photograph, matte finish, double-weight paper, depicting a 1931 shot of the star titled 'Mata Hari,' printed decades later from the original negative, penciled in the lower left corner "A.P.," Estate stamped and blind embossed in the lower right corner "Clarence Sinclair Bull," further blind embossed in same corner "The Kobal / Collection," verso with the photographer's black ink credit stamp, verso further with two "Edward Weston" black ink credit stamps dated "1981" and "1992," originally from the John Kobal Collection. Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American actress. Regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, she was known for her melancholic, somber persona, her film portrayals of tragic characters, and her subtle and understated performances. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on its list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Clarence Sinclair Bull was born in Sun River, Montana, in 1896. His career began when Samuel Goldwyn hired him in 1920 to photograph publicity stills of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio's stars. He is most famous for his photographs of Greta Garbo, taken between 1926 and 1941. Bull's first portrait of Garbo was a costume study for the silent romantic drama film Flesh and the Devil in September 1926. Bull was able to study with the great Western painter...
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Photorealist 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin, Paper

Japanese State cabinet Hiranuma - Vintage Photo 1939
Located in Roma, IT
Japanese State cabinet Hiranuma is a b/w photographic print on polished paper, taken on March 12, 1939 by Wide World Photos (England). Stamp and stereotype in German on the back...
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1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Stanley (1951) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Stanley (1951) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (photo by Cineclassico/Alamy Archives) A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE 1951. Directed by Elia Kazan With Vivien Leigh...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

"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 ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Tee Off (1939) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Tee Off (1939) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) 6th April 1939. A man playing golf teeing-off golf ball from tee with driver outdoor. ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

View to Tower Munich Frauenkirche church, Munich 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...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Claudette Colbert in Awesome Jungle Scene
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features American film actress and a leading lady in Hollywood for over two decades, Claudette Colbert. Colbert is featured here posed in a jungle sce...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Passengers waiting for the train, Stuttgart 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

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Black and White

Couple standing at Colonnade to city hall Hamburg, 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...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Standing Proud (1939) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Standing Proud (1939) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Herbert Mason/Daily Mail/Getty Images) St Paul's cathedral standing above the surrounding burning buildings during the London blitz...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

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's 1900 children's book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Bette Davis in Fur Coat
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white studio portrait of Bette Davis posed in a fur coat, circa 1935. Bette Davis was an American actress of film, television, and theater. Regarded as one of the greatest...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

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

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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

Women, Dog at Heidelberg castle on river neckar, Germany 1936, 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: Zwei Frauen mit Hund im Alten Schloss in Heidelberg am Neckar, Deutschland 1930er Jahre. Two women with a dog at Heidelberg castle...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Joan Crawford (1933) Archival Pigment Print
Located in London, GB
Joan Crawford (1933) Archival Pigment Print - Oversized (Photo by Pictorial Press / Alamy Archives) 1933 Joan Crawford (1905-1977) US film actress. Additional Information: Unfr...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Joan Crawford (1933) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Joan Crawford (1933) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by Pictorial Press / Alamy Archives) 1933 Joan Crawford (1905-1977) US film actress. Additional Information: U...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Vernal Fall from Lady Franklin Rock, Yosemite
Located in Pacific Grove, CA
This early silver gelatin print on semi-matte paper with margins was likely printed in the 1930s. This is an extremely rare variant of an image published in "The Four Seasons of Yose...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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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

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Black and White

Women, dog at Neckar Heiliggeist church Heidelberg, Germany 1936, 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

Teeing Off - silver gelatine print Oversize Golf
Located in London, GB
Golfer teeing off circa 1939. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts) Beautiful large silver gelatine print of an elegant looking golfer fashionably dressed teeing off during the late 1930...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Fred Astaire in Formal Attire III
Located in Austin, TX
Fred Astaire was an American dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, and television presenter. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential dancers in the history of film and t...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Bette Davis Smoking
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning black and white image of Bette Davis in a silk gown, reclining while smoking a cigarette. Bette Davis was an American actress with a career spanning more than 50 years and...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Chile House office building Hamburg with tram, 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 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: Das Chilehaus von der Straße Messberg im Kontorhausviertel in Hamburg mit Straßenbahn Richtung Altona, Deutschland 1930er Jahre. The Chile House, an old office building...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in "Swing Time"
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white action shot features Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire dancing for their roles in "Swing Time", 1936. Swing Time is a 1936 American RKO musical comedy film set ma...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Claudette Colbert in Nature Scene
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features American film actress and a leading lady in Hollywood for over two decades, Claudette Colbert. Colbert is featured here in a dramatic nature sc...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Charlie Chaplin - Vintage Photo - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Charlie Chaplin is a vintage black and white photograph realized during the 1930s. Includes a wood frame. This pretty photograph represents the actor Charlie Chaplin with a woman, probably during one of his famous sketches...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Boats at quay on Alster view to Hamburg city hall, 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...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Two models of the Volkswagen beetle, 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

Duesseldorf planetarium and Shipping Museum, 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...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Brass ensemble at the belfry of a church, Stuttgart 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 miss...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Flooded Mall London
Located in London, GB
A man crossing a stretch of floodwater with the help of two chairs after a storm caused flooding in the Mall, London. (Photo by H. F. Davis/Getty Images Archive London England) Pa...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Front of Wilhelmshoehe castle at Kassel, 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...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Soldiering - Vintage B/W photo - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Soldiering is an original black and white photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer in 1930s in Italy, during Fascism. With the stamp of "Gherlone, Torino" on the rear. Good c...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Hamburg Thalia Theatre cars and horse sculpture, 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...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Train to Degerloch waiting at platform, Stuttgart 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

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Black and White

Nude ~ 237N
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number and signed in pencil by Cole Weston with Edward Weston's facsimile signature on back of mount. Printed later by Edward's son Cole Weston. The We...
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1930s Black and White Photography

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Adhesive, Silver Gelatin

Women entering spa resort at Cannstatt, Stuttgart 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

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Black and White

Three models of the Volkswagen beetle, 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...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Man, child passing ferry house Hamburg Uhlenhorst , 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...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Couple on bench at Heidelberg castle, Germany 1936, 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: Ein Paar sitzt auf einer Bank vor dem Schloss in Heidelberg, Deutschland 1930er Jahre. A couple sitting on a bench at Heidelberg castle...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Children drinking water from fountain Heidelberg, Germany 1936, 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: Kinder stärken sich an einem Brunnen in der Innenstadt von Heidelberg, Deutschland 1930er Jahre. Children drinking water from a fountain in the old city of Heidelberg, Germany 1930s. Keywords: Deutschland; Deutsches Reich; 3.; III.; Drittes Reich; Alltagsleben; Szenen aus dem Alltag; Menschen; 1930er Jahre; Germany; 3rd; every day life; people; 1930s; Kleinstadt; town; Kinder; children; Wasser; water; drinking; trinken; Brunnen; well...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Women spa resort Cannstatt through window, Stuttgart 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

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Black and White

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...
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Photorealist 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, 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

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Black and White

'Cheetah Who Shops' Limited Edition Photographic Print by Getty, 20x24
Located in San Rafael, CA
American silent film actress Phyllis Gordon (1889 - 1964) window-shopping in Earls Court, London with her four-year-old cheetah who was flown to Britain from Kenya. (Photo by B C Par...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Girl in the Mountain in a School Holiday - Vintage Photograph - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Girl in the mountain in a school holiday is an original black and white photograph realized by the Gherlone photography agency. With the stamp of "Gherlone, Torino" on the rear. Good...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Thelma Todd in Fur
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white closeup glamour portrait of classic film actress Thelma Todd posed in a fur coat and wide brimmed hat. Thelma Todd was an American actress and businesswoman who carried the nicknames "The Ice Cream Blonde" and "Hot Toddy". Appearing in about 120 feature films and shorts between 1926 and 1935, she is remembered for her comedic roles opposite ZaSu Pitts...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Paris, The Buttes Chaumont Public Garden, Silver Gelatin B and W 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

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Silver Gelatin

'Rogers & Hepburn Chat On Set' (Limited Edition)
Located in London, GB
'Rogers & Hepburn Chat On Set' Katharine Hepburn and Ginger Rogers on the set of 'Stage Door,'1937. The iconic film movie star Hepburn chats with dancer, ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"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

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Black and White

Frida with Granizo - Black and White Portrait, Frida Kahlo, Celebrity, Animal
Located in Denton, TX
Frida with Granizo by Nickolas Muray is a black and white portrait of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo with her pet fawn, Granizo. Frida crouches down to place her hand on the small deer ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Platinum

'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...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Sun, shadows, buildings Koenigsplatz square 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 miss...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Old bridge over river Neckar at 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...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Classical Still Life, 1937 - Horst P. Horst (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Horst P Horst Classical Still Life, 1937 Signed and titled in pencil Platinum palladium print 20 x 24 inches Horst was a perfectionist who raised the standards of fashion photograp...
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1930s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

'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...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Würzburg, 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

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Black and White

Frank Sinatra - Me and My Shadow
Located in Chicago, IL
Portrait of Frank Sinatra circa 1939. Taken at their apartment on Garden St, Hoboken, NJ. Photo by Nancy Sinatra Senior. This striking photo is one of the family’s favorites. This is...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée

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