Pictured:

Hans Prignitz is seen performing a handstand atop the Hamburg Michel in Hamburg, 1948, captured high above the city against an open sky. The photograph holds a quiet tension, balancing the physical precision of the act with the vastness of the surrounding space. There is a simplicity to the composition that draws attention to the human form, while the setting introduces a subtle sense of risk and spontaneity. Photographed by Jürgen Schadeberg, this early work reflects his instinct for recognising moments that sit just outside the ordinary, where gesture and timing come together to create something lasting.

Collecting Jürgen Schadeberg’s work carries particular significance within the history of photography. As one of the most important documentary photographers  visual history, his images extend beyond their immediate subjects, forming part of a broader narrative of social, cultural and political change. His early works, especially those produced in Europe and South Africa during the mid-20th century, are increasingly recognised for both their historical importance and their rarity. For collectors, Schadeberg’s prints offer not only strong visual presence but also a direct connection to a pivotal period in photographic and cultural history, making them enduring works within both private and institutional collections.

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Print Information:

Original Archival Silver Gelatin Hand-print by JS.

Image size: 29,5 by 44cm

Edition L.E. 12/25

signed, numbered and inscribed with the title in ink in the margin

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