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Umbo (Otto Umbehr) — 10 Photographs
Umbo (Otto Umbehr)

10 Photographs

A collection of ten gelatin silver prints published by Rudolf Kicken Gallery in Cologne, this portfolio showcases the masterful vision of Umbo (Otto Umbehr), a pioneering figure of Weimar-era photography. Known for his experimental approach to composition, perspective, and light, Umbo's work reflects the dynamic spirit of the Bauhaus and New Vision movements. The prints exemplify his ability to transform everyday subjects into striking, psychologically charged images through bold formal innovation.

Medium
Cologne: Rudolf Kicken Gallery, 1980. Ten gelatin silver prints.

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Important Photographs from the Collection of Dr. Anthony Terrana

April 2, 2013

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Umbo (Otto Umbehr), 10 Photographs

A collection of ten gelatin silver prints published by Rudolf Kicken Gallery in Cologne, this portfolio showcases the masterful vision of Umbo (Otto Umbehr), a pioneering figure of Weimar-era photography. Known for his experimental approach to composition, perspective, and light, Umbo's work reflects the dynamic spirit of the Bauhaus and New Vision movements. The prints exemplify his ability to transform everyday subjects into striking, psychologically charged images through bold formal innovation.

Medium
Cologne: Rudolf Kicken Gallery, 1980. Ten gelatin silver prints.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Weimar Era, German Photographer, Modernist Photography, Male Artist, Avant-Garde, Gelatin Silver Print, Photo Portfolio, Bauhaus, New Vision Photography, Black and White

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