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Albert Renger-Patzsch — Bridge over the Möhne Reservoir, Germany
Albert Renger-Patzsch

Bridge over the Möhne Reservoir, Germany

A masterful example of Albert Renger-Patzsch's New Objectivity approach, this gelatin silver print captures the stark geometric lines of a bridge arching over the serene waters of the Möhne Reservoir in Germany. The photograph emphasizes the interplay between industrial engineering and the natural landscape, rendered with precise tonal clarity and sharp detail characteristic of the artist's style. Printed in the 1950s, the work reflects Renger-Patzsch's lifelong dedication to finding beauty and formal structure in the built environment.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 1950s.

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The Odyssey of Collecting: Photographs from Joy of Giving Something Foundation, Part 2

April 4, 2017

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Albert Renger-Patzsch, Bridge over the Möhne Reservoir, Germany

A masterful example of Albert Renger-Patzsch's New Objectivity approach, this gelatin silver print captures the stark geometric lines of a bridge arching over the serene waters of the Möhne Reservoir in Germany. The photograph emphasizes the interplay between industrial engineering and the natural landscape, rendered with precise tonal clarity and sharp detail characteristic of the artist's style. Printed in the 1950s, the work reflects Renger-Patzsch's lifelong dedication to finding beauty and formal structure in the built environment.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 1950s.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Documentary, Landscape, Gelatin Silver Print, Modern, German, Architecture, Black and White

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