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Print Specifications:
Photographer: Kurt Reichert (Germany) - internationally renown and historically significant German photographer who specialized in outdoor naturist nude studies - one of the main figures in the government promoted naturist/nudist movement in 1930's Germany. Reichert's engaging imagery helped pioneer the genre of outdoor nude photography depicting the naturist family lifestyle.
Subject: Outdoor Female Nude, Beach, Sand Dunes - Rare color image with visible pubic hair, which was commonly "blended" out of images during that time period. This vintage photogravure was one of the first full color outdoor naturist nude studies ever produced in Germany.
Date Of Negative: circa mid 1930's
Type Of Print: Vintage Sheet Fed Color Photogravure (from the original image - authorized by Kurt Reichert).
Date Of Print: circa 1939
Original Issue: Bound photogravure portfolio - the very first full color naturist nude studies produced in Germany.
Paper: Lightweight, matte finish
Print Origin: Germany
Print/Plate Maker: C. Schunemann, Bremen, Germany
Approximate Size Inches: 7.25 x 5.25 inches
Approximate Size Metric: 18.6 x 13.5 centimeters
Print Border: Yes, small surrounding border - professionally trimmed.
Condition Grade: Fine
Verso: Blank
Registered Vintage Print Serial #: 02F6LL2
Certificate Of Authenticity (COA): Yes - individual hand signed COA
Shipping: USPS with MUSEUM QUALITY ARCHIVAL PACKING
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This is an authentic, vintage (NOT a modern reprint) circa 1939 full color photogravure print from an image by the internationally renown German naturist photographer Kurt Reichert. Finephoto is pleased to have acquired a rare collection of full color photogravure plates from 1939 which represent the very first color outdoor nude studies to be produced in pre WWII Germany. During the 1930's color photography was in its infancy and due to the labor intensive process and cost, was seldom utilized - except for special projects. This piece is a rare full color nude study from the time period by one of the most renown photographers of the genre, uncommon not only for it's full color photogravure process, but also because the pubic hair of the model is not blended out as were many of the images from 1930's Germany due to censorship pressure. The "liberation" of this piece from censorship was due to the naturist, fitness lifestyle the composition/subject suggests - which was approved of by the government. In the late 1930's the Nazi regime both encouraged and promoted the idea of outdoor health, fitness and vitality along with the unashamed display of the naked body.
In 1930's Germany, beautiful outdoor naturist images depicting men, women and children, basking in the sunshine, playing and exercising in "the great outdoors", were promoted as a national symbol of fitness, beauty and healthy family living. Kurt Reichert, along with Gerhard Riebicke and some other select German photographers/photographic studios (see our other Ebay store listings) received government approval in producing these outdoor nude studies. Reichert, known for a strong sense of aesthetics, tended to use physically fit "naturists" in his images including athletes, dancers and gymnasts.
Beautiful in its color palette, the uniquely rich pastel hues of this vintage print are a result of early (1930's) color process and films - in this case Agfa Corp. materials which Reichert liked to use for his color work. Photographically and culturally, this early color piece has historical significance on several levels. Whether you collect photogravure prints, vintage photography, or are simply looking for extraordinary home or business decor, this engaging photogravure print will mat, frame and display beautifully!
Note:
vintage color photogravures are difficult to scan accurately - our scan above
does not do justice to the actual print which is much smoother with
fine color graduations which our scanners simply cannot convey.
This vintage color photogravure print is guaranteed to be authentic and comes with a hand signed CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) with unique individual registered and certified serial number from the Finephoto Vintage Archive & Database. Under
magnification this plate shows a tight "honeycomb", uniform pressing of ink and a wide range of tone - all indicative of a
quality sheet fed gravure print. The watermark word "Finephoto" does not appear on the actual print.
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READY FOR FRAMING & DISPLAY! - The unique aesthetics produced by the high quality sheet fed photogravure process and the resulting fine
prints make them highly collectible. They make excellent vintage prints for framing and display. MUSEUM QUALITY PACKING & SHIPPING! - All vintage prints are expertly packed and shipped by USPS First Class Mail with Delivery Confirmation and Insurance.
Secure archival packaging includes water/tear resistant carrier, custom
made 275 lb. triple wall inserts, individual acid free black archival
backing boards, individual ultra clear heavy duty archival print
protectors and a hand signed Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) from Finephoto. International customers please see Shipping Section below. "BUY IT NOW" OR "BEST OFFER" - As collectors/dealers
in vintage photogravures, photographs and antique prints for over 25 years, we have
acquired a significant collection and inventory of vintage prints which
we maintain in two separate West Florida archive locations. To
supplement and replenish those holdings we are regularly acquiring new
collections and portfolios from around the world as opportunities
present themselves. As a result of this ongoing procurement of vintage
materials, when we feel we are "deep enough" in specific areas we will
be open to accept offers which are reasonably close to the listing price of an item. So,
if you decide to use the Best Offer option in those listings which
contain one and make us a reasonable offer, we will do our best to
accept.ABOUT PHOTOGRAVURE: Photogravure
is an intaglio print making process utilizing a carefully etched copper
plate made from the original negative/image. Prints are made by
pressing suitable paper heavily down upon the inked copper plate which
has been intricately etched to varying depths corresponding with the
actual tonality of the original negative, This precisely etched plate
combined with a fine "honeycomb" screen controls the amount of ink to
be transfered to the paper at any given point in direct proportion to
the variation of tone in the original image. The result is a true
continuous tone print which combines many qualities of a traditional
silver based photograph with a tactile feel similar to an etching,
engraving or lithograph.
Rich in tonal detail, the photogravure process produces delicately
rendered shades for a look which is unique in the world of photographic
print making. In the early to mid 1900's photogravure was selected
(when budgets allowed) for special high quality publishing and
portfolio projects, but due to it's significant expense and labor, the
process is rarely seen today. From
Man Ray and Ruth Bernhard to Brett Weston and Ansel Adams, many of the
world's most renown photographic masters have published their images in
the rich photogravure process.
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