Up for sale is a rare, original vintage mid-centuryphotographic print from the mid 1930\'s capturing a historic view of Köln (Cologne), Germany.
This striking black-and-white photograph features the iconic Hohenzollern Bridge stretching across theRhine River toward the Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom). Notably, the photocaptures the historic stone portal towers of the bridge before they werepermanently demolished in 1958, firmly pinning this print to the post-warreconstruction era.
The reverse side features the authentic artist studio stampfor photographer W. Matthäus (Morgensternstraße 13) alongside an official stampfrom the Nachrichtenamt (Cologne Municipal News/Information Bureau). Thisindicates the photograph was commissioned or utilized for official citydocumentation or press.
Item Details & Specifications
• Photographer: W. Matthäus (Studio: Morgensternstraße 13,Köln)
• Provenance / Stamps: Features the original W. Matthäusartist stamp and the official Köln Nachrichtenamt stamp on the reverse.
• Dimensions: 8.5\" x 6.5\"
• Medium: Vintage silver gelatin print (original darkroomprint)
• Subject: The Hohenzollern Bridge and Cologne Cathedral,featuring the historic pre-1958 stone portal towers.
• Era: Circa 1935 (Pre-WWII)
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with strong contrast, deepblacks, and crisp detail. There is a tiny, minor spot of localizedtoning/discoloration on the right-side steel framework of the bridge consistent that appears original to the print, but the overall print remains beautifully preserved. Small imperfections at the very lower tips but overall the photo is in amazing condition for its age. It is cleanlymounted onto a dark backing card with the artist stamp, ready for framing. Please review thehigh-resolution photo carefully to inspect the physical condition.
This is a museum-quality piece of photographic history,perfect for collectors of vintage European photojournalism, German regionalhistory, or mid-century archival art.
WilhelmMatthäus (1885–1960)was a masterful municipal studio photographer who documentedimportant inter-war for the city of Cologne andco-founded the Association of Cologne Photographers (Fachvereinigung Kölner Fotografen) in 1932.
Shipping:Will be shipped flat and securely packaged in a rigid mailer to preventbending. Please reach out with any questions. U.S. Buyers only please.
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