Albert Renger-Patzsch (1897-1966)

Vintage silver print, titled and with negative number in the photographer's hand on the reverse.  The photographer's 'Renger-Patzsch D.W.B./Fotografie/Bad Harzburg' stamp and copyright stamp also on the reverse. Framed.

Renger-Patzsch, A. 1928 pl. 40.
Wilde, A. & J. and Weski, T. 1997 pl. 3.

The print is affixed to the mount at the upper edges. The print has a semi-glossy surface and is on stiff paper which has a yellowish tone. There is a small area of discolouration at the upper left and very slight silvering at lower left. There is foxing on the reverse of the print. Overall condition is very good indeed.
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The picture is titled 'Nordseewelle' in Die Welt ist schön.