Untitled (Close-Up of a Zipper), Albert Renger-Patzsch;   attributed, Folkwang Auriga Publishing House
Albert Renger-Patzsch, Folkwang Auriga Publishing House
Untitled (Close-Up of a Zipper)
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Albert Renger-Patzsch attributed
Folkwang Auriga Publishing House

Untitled (Close-Up of a Zipper), 1928 – 1933


Blatt
23 x 16.9 cm
Gesamtmaß
23.4 x 17.4 cm
Passepartout
50 x 40 cm
Physical Description
Silver Gelatin Print on baryta paper
Inventory Number
St.F.2732
Acquisition
Acquired in 2013 with support from the Kulturstiftung der Länder and the Hessischer Kulturstiftung, joint property with the Städelscher Museums-Verein e.V.
Status
Not on display

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About the Work

In countless photos of the 1920s and ’30s, Albert Renger- Patzsch focussed on the world of things. In that context he succeeded in calling attention to aspects that usually remain hidden from view. An example is this shot of a zipper, a fastening device mass-produced since 1923. The tight framing and blown-up view of the metal teeth give the materiality of brass and cloth centre stage. At the same time, relieved of their function, the interlocking rows of teeth take on an almost unsettling quality.

Work Data

Basic Information

Title
Untitled (Close-Up of a Zipper)
Photographer
Publishing company
Period Produced
School
Object Type
Physical Description
Silver Gelatin Print on baryta paper
Material
Technique
Label at the Time of Manufacture
Bezeichnet verso oben Mitte auf dem Trägerkarton: Stempel: Folkwang-Auriga Verlag; G. m. b. H.; Friedrichssegen/ Lahn.
Bezeichnet verso unten rechts auf dem Trägerkarton: Handschriftlich: HYZ 120550

Property and Acquisition

Institution
Departement
Collection
Creditline
Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Gemeinsames Eigentum mit dem Städelschen Museums-Verein e.V.
Picture Copyright
© VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2023
Acquisition
Acquired in 2013 with support from the Kulturstiftung der Länder and the Hessischer Kulturstiftung, joint property with the Städelscher Museums-Verein e.V.

Work Content

Motifs and References

Iconclass

Primary
  • 41D fashion, clothing
Secondary
  • 41D264 fasteners for clothes

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Last update

24.11.2023