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Lotte Jacobi — Albert Einstein, Physicist, Princeton, N.J.
Lotte Jacobi

Albert Einstein, Physicist, Princeton, N.J.

A striking portrait of Albert Einstein captured by renowned photographer Lotte Jacobi, this gelatin silver print conveys the legendary physicist's deeply contemplative and humanistic nature. Jacobi's masterful use of light and shadow brings an intimate warmth to Einstein's familiar features, revealing both his intellectual intensity and gentle spirit. Printed later from the original negative, the photograph stands as a timeless testament to Jacobi's exceptional ability to capture the essence of her celebrated subjects.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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A Constant Pursuit: Photographs from the Collection of Ed Cohen & Victoria Shaw

October 4, 2018

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Lotte Jacobi, Albert Einstein, Physicist, Princeton, N.J.

A striking portrait of Albert Einstein captured by renowned photographer Lotte Jacobi, this gelatin silver print conveys the legendary physicist's deeply contemplative and humanistic nature. Jacobi's masterful use of light and shadow brings an intimate warmth to Einstein's familiar features, revealing both his intellectual intensity and gentle spirit. Printed later from the original negative, the photograph stands as a timeless testament to Jacobi's exceptional ability to capture the essence of her celebrated subjects.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Scientific Subject, German-American Photographer, Serious Mood, Documentary Photography, 20th Century Photography, Black and White Photography, Intellectual Portrait, Gelatin Silver Print, Portrait Photography, Female Artist