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Steinberg, Uwe
(1942-1983)Auf dem Heimweg

Aus dem Katalog
Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts
Auktionsdatum 5.6.2024

"Auf dem Heimweg". 1963/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 23 x 35 cm (27,5 x 39 cm). Titled and dated in pencil, with the photographer's stamp on verso.

Uwe Steinberg, an exceptional photographer and chronicler of his time, skillfully navigated beyond the confines of official perspectives to capture the authentic essence of individuals. He utilized photography as an autonomous medium, even within the constraints of a socialist context. Steinberg's extensive body of work, spanning various themes such as labor, daily life in the former GDR, and portraits of youth, serves as a testament to his discerning choice of subjects and his mastery of composition techniques. – In excellent condition.