Frau eines Malers [Painter?s Wife] (Helene Abelen), about 1926
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? Die Photographische Sammlung/SK Stiftung Kultur ? August Sander Archiv, Cologne; DACS, London, 2011.

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Frau eines Malers [Painter?s Wife] (Helene Abelen), about 1926 about 1926
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For over fifty years, Sander photographed individuals and groups of people in his native Germany, classifying them according to their occupations and positions in society. This lifelong attempt to document the German people resulted in the ambitious project entitled `People of the 20th Century?. This is a photograph of Helene Abelen, wife of the painter and architect, Peter Abelen. It is from Group Three, `The Woman?, and in particular the portfolio entitled `The Elegant Woman?. She looks almost pixie-like and mischievous with her hair scraped back, ears sticking out and cigarette ready to light in her mouth. Her white outfit creates a strong contrast against the darker background.

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Portfolio

A group of art works, by one or more artists, issued or housed together in a portfolio case. This often applies to photographs or prints, and portfolios often include a title page or introductory text. The term is also used to describe a group of works which exemplify an artist's work overall.

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  • Acc. No. AL00052
  • Medium Photograph on paper; modern print by Gerd Sander
  • Size 25.70 x 18.70 cm (paper 44.00 x 34.00 cm; mount: 46.00 x 36.00 cm) (framed: 48.20 x 38.20 x 3.20 cm)
  • Credit Long loan in (Artist Rooms)

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