Photograph of Albert Einstein in his Study
A beautiful photo of Einstein at work in his study, seemingly absorbed with his thoughts.
The photographer, Hermann Landshoff, like Einstein, was a German-Jewish émigré who settled in the United States in the 1930s. His large body of work encompasses portraits of some of the most influential figures of the century. Landshoff was highly respected by his peers, with his work prompting the American photographer Richard Avedon to claim “I owe everything to Landshoff.”
Landshoff visited Einstein to photograph him several times in the 1940s and early 1950s, showing Einstein in quieter moments at his home or study in Princeton.
With Landshoff’s copyright stamp on verso marking this as a “Sample copy” and “Not for sale or reproduction.” Also with Landshoff’s signature on the original matte board. The original (non-archival) matte was removed during framing to better preserve the photo, but the signature was preserved and is now displayed on verso.
Gelatin silver print with sepia tones. Taken c.1950, likely a contemporary or early printing. Approx. 9.25 x 10.5 in (235 x 263 mm). Archivally framed under museum glass to a size of 16 x 17.5 in. A few tiny spots to image, generally in fine condition, handsomely framed.
Price: $5,000 .