Ferris Wheel (Ruské kolo) 1933

Czech photographer Ladislav Foltýn captured the intricate structure of a Ferris wheel in his 1933 photograph, "Ferris Wheel." The black and white image emphasizes the geometric patterns of the metal framework, creating a sense of both beauty and industrial power. Foltýn’s unique perspective, looking up at the wheel from a low angle, gives the viewer a sense of awe and scale. This photograph embodies the New Objectivity movement, focusing on the formal qualities of objects in the modern world.