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Jacobi, Lotte
(1896-1990)German mailman, Weimar Republic

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Auktionsdatum 29.11.2025

German mailman, Weimar Republic. Circa 1930. Vintage gelatin silver print. 23 x 17,2 cm. Mounted to black card, mounted to cream colored board, signed by the photographer in pencil below image on the mount.

Lotte Jacobi is renowned for her intimate and engaging portraits, utilizing dramatic lighting and composition to capture the true essence of her subjects. This whimsical portrait of a mailman "on the job" was likely commissioned to be published in one of the many popular magazines of the day. Jacobi's fusion of artistic vision and technical prowess has established her as a significant and celebrated figure in the history of photography. – Minimal oxidation mirroring in dark areas, otherwise in very good condition.