1939 Vintage Original EARLY COLOR FEMALE NUDE Germany Naturist Nudist Photo Art
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1939 Vintage Original EARLY COLOR FEMALE NUDE Germany Naturist Nudist Photo Art:
$178.89
1939 Vintage Original EARLY COLOR FEMALE NUDE Germany Naturist Nudist Photo Art
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Photographer: Schmolcke Photographic Studio - Berlin, Germany
Subject: Outdoor Female Nude - this vintage print is representative of the outdoor health, beauty and naturist/nudist movement in Germany which was encouraged by the Nazi regime at the time. Rare color image with pubic hair, which was commonly blended out of images during that time period.
Date Of Negative: circa mid to late 1930\'s
Type Of Print: Vintage Sheet Fed Color Photogravure (from the original image - authorized by Schmolcke Studio)
Date Of Print: circa 1939
Original Issue: Portfolio
Paper: Light/medium weight, matte finish
Print Origin: Germany
Print/Plate Maker: C. Schunemann, Bremen, Germany
Approximate Size Inches: 11.25 x 7.5 inches (including backing paper)
Approximate Size Metric: 28.7 x 19.25 centimeters
Print Border: Full bleed print with original backing paper.
Condition Grade: Fine
Verso: Blank (attached to original portfolio backing paper - see scan above)
Registered Vintage Print Serial #: 02P3SL6
Certificate Of Authenticity (COA): Yes - individual hand signed COA
Shipping: USPS with MUSEUM QUALITY ARCHIVAL PACKING
Guarantee: Always 100% Complete Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!This is an authentic, vintage (NOT a modern reprint) circa 1939 full color photogravure print from the Schmolcke Photographic Studio in Magdeburg, Germany. It is a rare full color nude study from the time period, 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 Nazi 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. Nudist associations flourished in 1930\'s Germany and the government looked upon the unadorned beautiful, healthy, fit female body as representing fertility and the womanly ideal of the Aryan race. The Schmolcke Studio in Magdeburg along with some other German photographic studios (see our other store listings - use search term \"color\") received approval from the German government in producing these outdoor nude studies of the \"homeland\" female. This vintage full color photogravure comes attached to its original protective backing paper (adhered along the top edge of print - please see second scan) as it was issued originally in circa 1939. Full color photogravures from this time period are uncommon, the labor intensive crafting of a color photogravure and the ensuing expense usually prohibited usage of the process. A natural outdoor nude study which essentially celebrates the pre-war German ideal of the Aryan woman, 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:color photogravures are difficult to scan accurately - our scan abovedoes not do justice to the actual print which is much smoother withfine 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 serial number from the Finephoto Vintage Archive & Database. Undermagnification this plate shows a tight \"honeycomb\", uniformpressing of ink and a wide range of tone - all indicative of aquality sheet fed gravure print. The watermark word \"Finephoto\" does not appear on the actual print.We list beautiful original vintage photographs, photogravures and antique prints everyday! For more Historic Photographic Collections please Click Here To Visit Our store where you can search our World Class Selection of authentic vintage prints by photographer or subject.READY FOR FRAMING & DISPLAY! - The unique aesthetics produced by the high quality sheet fed photogravure process and the resulting fineprints 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, custommade 275 lb. triple wall inserts, individual acid free black archivalbacking boards, individual ultra clear heavy duty archival printprotectors 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/dealersin vintage photogravures, photographs and antique prints for over 25 years, we haveacquired a significant collection and inventory of vintage prints whichwe maintain in two separate West Florida archive locations. Tosupplement and replenish those holdings we are regularly acquiring newcollections and portfolios from around the world as opportunitiespresent themselves. As a result of this ongoing procurement of vintagematerials, when we feel we are \"deep enough\" in specific areas we willbe 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 whichcontain one and make us a reasonable offer, we will do our best toaccept.ABOUT PHOTOGRAVURE: Photogravureis an intaglio print making process utilizing a carefully etched copperplate made from the original negative/image. Prints are made bypressing suitable paper heavily down upon the inked copper plate whichhas been intricately etched to varying depths corresponding with theactual tonality of the original negative, This precisely etched platecombined with a fine \"honeycomb\" screen controls the amount of ink tobe transferred to the paper at any given point in direct proportion tothe variation of tone in the original image. The result is a truecontinuous tone print which combines many qualities of a traditionalsilver based photograph with a tactile feel similar to an etching,engraving or lithograph.Rich in tonal detail, the photogravure process produces delicatelyrendered shades for a look which is unique in the world of photographicprint making. In the early to mid 1900\'s photogravure was selected(when budgets allowed) for special high quality publishing andportfolio projects, but due to it\'s significant expense and labor, theprocess is rarely seen today. FromMan Ray and Ruth Bernhard to Brett Weston and Ansel Adams, many of theworld\'s most renown photographic masters have published their images inthe rich photogravure process.OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU: We don\'t just want to meet your expectations, we want to exceed them with each and every purchase! Webelieve in 100% customer satisfaction or your money back, regardless ofreason. At Finephoto we are always 100% committed to your complete satisfaction! Asprofessional full time purveyors of vintage and antique prints for over 20 years we would like to thank all our loyal customers in the community for helping to make us a continuing success. We willcontinue striving to bring you the very best in quality, variety andexcellence in photographic imagery for your collecting and photographicart needs. We have many exciting collections coming up in the weeks ahead - so please Click Here To Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers List where you can also sign up for our free newsletter for special promotions, new listings and interesting information on vintage photography.***WARNING: Theabove listing description is COPYRIGHT protected material under UnitedStates & International Copyright & Intellectual Property laws.Unauthorized copying or use of ANY PART of this description isprohibited. We vigorously pursue copyright infringement. The entiretext of this listing description is Copyright protected - © by K.W.Wright.Museum Quality Shipping! Save Shipping Costs With Multiple Items!
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1939 Vintage Original EARLY COLOR FEMALE NUDE Germany Naturist Nudist Photo Art:
$178.89