Photographs from the Estate of Isabel Wachenheimer 1891 - 1896
antonhruschka
wedding photograph
photo restoration
archive photography
historical photography
portrait reference
old-timey
framed image
yellow element
19th century
portrait character photography
This studio portrait by Anton Hruschka, taken sometime between 1891 and 1896, features two children, a girl in a white dress and a boy in a sailor suit. The children are posed formally, seated on a stone bench. The photograph captures the fashion and portraiture trends of the late 19th century and provides a glimpse into the lives of children in the era. The artist’s signature is prominently displayed at the bottom of the image, highlighting his professional reputation as a photographer. The inscription "Goldene Staats Medaille" suggests Hruschka was awarded a prestigious state medal for his work, further showcasing his expertise and the high quality of his photography.
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The German Eugen Wachenheimer had a brilliant career at the Deutsche Bank and served as a naval officer in the First World War. In 1922 he married Else Moos. The Anti-Jewish laws instituted by the Nazi regime forced them to flee to the Netherlands in 1937. The photograph at the lower right is the last one taken of Eugen. He stands with his back to the camera behind his daughter. Eugen and Else were gassed at Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1944.
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