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Authentic Pair of Vintage 1945 WWII Post-Destruction ColognePhotographs by famous photographer Walter Dick.
These two original studio stamped photos are a historically significant pair oforiginal, vintage black-and-white photographs documenting the catastrophicaftermath of World War II in Cologne (Köln), Germany. These powerful imageswere captured by the renowned German documentary and \"rubblephotographer\" (Trümmerfotograf) Walter Dick immediately following thewar\'s conclusion in 1945.
Historical Significance & Views Included:
• Photograph 1 (Aerial/Bridge View): A dramatic high-angle viewshowing the collapsed spans of the historic Hohenzollern Bridge, which wasblown up by retreating German forces on March 6, 1945. The background revealsthe immense grid of destruction across the city center.
• Photograph 2 (Rhine River View): Features a white passenger steamboatnavigating the Rhine River, juxtaposed against the heavily scarred but standingCologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) and the pulverized ruins of the old city.
Authenticity of photos noted on the back, noted in images uploaded.
Both prints are completely authentic, lifetime workingstudio prints. The reverse side of each photograph features:
• The official, vintage purple ink studio stamp of thephotographer: \"WALTER DICK... KÖLN, Langgasse 17...\"
• Original hand-penciled catalog/print numbers. Photograph 1 Negative # 198/8 and Photograph 2 Negative # 149/70
• Vintage handwritten notation in English script reading:\"Cologne right after the war.\"
Dimensions:
Each print measures approximately 7\" x 5\"(Standard vintage press/documentary size). The first photos are a high resolution scan but found that a photo would show greater detail and crispness so I have included a photographs of the photographs as well.
About the photographer:
In German photographic history, Walter Dick(1914–1976) is grouped alongside legendary avant-garde and documentaryfigures like August Sander and Hermann Claasen. He is canonized as oneof the definitive visual chroniclers of Germany\'s \"Trümmerjahre\" (theimmediate post-WWII years spent living in the ruins) and the subsequenteconomic miracle (Wirtschaftswunder).
How I will ship:
Photos will be shipped securely in archival-safe sleeves and sandwichedbetween heavy cardboard to prevent any further bending or damage duringtransit. Tracking included. U.S. Buyers only please, all sales final. Thank you for looking.
