Artist Index: Thiemann, Elsa

Detail study (Radiator). 1930s. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on ivory paper. 18 x 13 cm. Photographer's stamp, estate stamp and annotated by the photographer in pencil/ink on the verso.

In the 1930s-40s Elsa Thiemann made detail studies of various everyday objects which were also published in magazines as "Rätselbilder" (mystery images). – Some slight irregularities/scuff marks to ferrotype surface, corners slightly bumped, a few small retouched spots, otherwise in very good condition.

Provenance: From the estate of the photographer.

Lit.: Annemarie Jaeggi/Margot Schmidt (eds.). Elsa Thiemann: Fotografin, Bauhaus und Berlin. Berlin 2004, see pp. 62 - 67.

Fishing nets, Kurisches Haff. 1930s. Vintage gelatin silver print on Agfa-Brovira paper. 39,9 x 29,5 cm. Annotated in ink and estate stamp on the verso.

Slight buckling in right edge, light fold mark in mid portion, some staining on the verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Provenance: From the estate of the photographer.

Detail of a pepper. 1940s. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on ivory paper. 13 x 18,3 cm. Photographer's stamp and annotated by the photographer in pencil, as well as number in ink and estate stamp on the verso.

Minimal handling mark in upper left, otherwise in near excellent condition.

Provenance: From the estate of the photographer.

The artist Hans Thiemann in deck chair. Circa 1950. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 23,2 x 17,5 cm. 2 photographer's stamps, estate stamp and annotated in pencil and ink on the verso. Hinge-mounted in mat.

Some retouched spots, some light surface scratch marks, a few light handling marks, otherwise in very good condition.

Provenance: From the estate of the photographer.

Lit.: Annemarie Jaeggi/Margot Schmidt (eds.). Elsa Thiemann: Fotografin. Bauhaus und Berlin. Berlin 2004, ill. p. 11 (variant).

Abstract study (dead wood). 1930s. Vintage gelatin silver print on chamois Agfa-Brovira paper. 29,5 x 22 cm. Estate note in pencil on the verso.

Between 1929 - 1931 Elsa Thiemann studied at the Bauhaus, Dessau. Among her teachers were Josef Albers, Joost Schmidt and most importantly Walter Peterhans for photography. The New Objectivity movement and the emphasis on advertising photography in the classroom greatly influenced Thiemann. The concern for structure and innovative composition evident in her work, originated here. She also met her future husband, the painter Hans Thiemann, at the Bauhaus in 1930. She returned to Berlin in 1931 and worked as a freelance press photographer until 1960, when she moved to Hamburg with her husband, who was appointed Professor at the Hochschule für Bildende Künste. – Horizontal crease mark in mid portion, otherwise in very good condition.

Provenance: From the estate of the photographer.

Detail of a pepper. 1940s. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on ivory paper. 13 x 18,3 cm. Photographer's stamp and annotated by the photographer in pencil, as well as number on the verso.

Minimal surface irregularities to ferroytpe surface, otherwise in very good condition.

Provenance: From the estate of the photographer.

Detail studies of a pineapple and a pine cone. 1940s. 2 vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver prints on ivory paper. Each circa 18 x 13 cm. Photographer's stamp and annotated by the photographer in pencil, as well as number 2014, 2015 in ink on the verso.

A few small retouched spots, otherwise in very good condition.

Provenance: From the estate of the photographer.

Fingers (cupped fist). 1930s. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on ivory paper. 17,5 x 23,4 cm. Photographer's stamp, annotated by the photographer in pencil and number in ink on the verso.

Between 1929 - 1931 Elsa Thiemann studied at the Bauhaus, Dessau. Among her teachers were Josef Albers, Joost Schmidt and most importantly Walter Peterhans for photography. The New Objectivty movement and the stress on advertising photography in the classroom greatly influenced Thiemann. The concern for structure and innovative composition evident in her work, originated here. She also met her future husband, the painter Hans Thiemann, at the Bauhaus in 1930. She returned to Berlin in 1931 and worked as a freelance press photographer until 1960 when she moved to Hamburg.

Provenienz: From the estate of the photographer.

Base leaves of Clivia. 1930s. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on ivory paper. 18 x 13 cm. Photographer's stamp and annotated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.

In the 1930s-40s Elsa Thiemann made detail studies of various everyday objects which were also published in magazines as "Rätselbilder" (mystery images). This and the following image is from that series.

Provenienz: From the estate of the photographer.

Literatur: Elsa Thiemann: Fotografin, Bauhaus und Berlin. Berlin 2004, see pp. 62 - 67.

Paper lantern. 1930s. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on ivory paper. 17,7 x 11,7 cm. Photographer's stamp, annotated by the photographer in pencil and negative number in ink on the verso.



Provenienz: From the estate of the photographer.

Literatur: Elsa Thiemann: Fotografin, Bauhaus und Berlin. Berlin 2004, see pp. 62 - 67.

Railroad tracks (double exposure). 1950s. Vintage gelatin silver print on Agfa-Brovira paper. 28,8 x 19,8 cm. Photographer's estate stamp and titled by the photographer in pencil on the verso.



Provenienz: From the estate of the photographer.