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Romania: Poiana-Sibiului, Spinners (b / w photo)
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Romania: Poiana-Sibiului, Spinners (b / w photo)
6017476 Romania: Poiana-Sibiului, Spinners (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poiana-Sibiului, Spinners. Illustration for Rumanien, Landschaft, Bauten, Volksleben, by Kurt Hielscher (F A Brockhaus, 1933). Gravure printed.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 25177984
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Nineteen Romania Romanian Romanians Roumania Spinners 1930 1939 Years 30 30s 1930 1939 Years 30s 19301939 1933 34 Art Photographer C European Economic Community C European Union Daguerrotype Hielscher Kurt 1881 1948 Kurt Hielscher Photographing Photography Art Press Photographer The Photographer Years 1930 Years 30 Years Thirty
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This print captures a scene from Romania in the 1930s. Titled "Romania: Poiana-Sibiului, Spinners" the image showcases a group of women engaged in traditional spinning activities. The photograph was taken by Kurt Hielscher, a renowned German photographer known for his documentation of landscapes, architecture, and everyday life. The women are depicted sitting together on wooden benches, their focused expressions revealing their dedication to their craft. They skillfully work with wool fibers using drop spindles, creating delicate threads that will later be used for weaving or knitting. Their hands move swiftly and gracefully as they transform raw material into usable yarn. The composition exudes an air of tranquility and timelessness. The simplicity of the setting allows us to appreciate the beauty in these age-old traditions passed down through generations. It offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Romania and its people. This image is part of a larger collection titled "Rumanien, Landschaft, Bauten, Volksleben" (Romania: Landscape, Buildings, Folk Life), published by F A Brockhaus in 1933. It serves as both an artistic representation and historical record of Romanian life during this period. Through this photograph's monochromatic palette and intimate portrayal of daily life activities like spinning wool thread together with its historical context it invites viewers to reflect on tradition preservation amidst societal changes throughout time
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