Artist Index: Lehnartz, Klaus

Reconstruction of the Schauspielhaus, Gendarmenmarkt with Deutscher Dom. 1964. Vintage gelatin silver print. 16,6 x 22,6 cm. Photographer's stamp and annotated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.

The German photojournalist Klaus Lehnartz was known for his perceptive and wide-ranging documentation of postwar society. His work spans political events, street life, and cultural moments, with a particular focus on Berlin during the period of German division. Through a clear visual language and keen observational eye, Lehnartz captured the shifting identity of the city and its people at a pivotal time in history.

– Irregular ferrotype surface, otherwise in very good condition.

Berlin, Mitte. 1958. Gelatin silver print, printed 1970s. 23 x 17,4 cm. Photographer's label, signed, dated and titled by the photographer in pencil on the verso.

The German photojournalist Klaus Lehnartz contributed considerably to the field by skillfully documenting a wide range of subjects, from political events to everyday life. His portrayal of Berlin's evolving landscape during the German division is notable. – Crease in lower corners, a few light handling dents, otherwise in very good condition.

Kreuzberg, Kloedenstrasse. 1964. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 23 x 17,4 cm. Photographer's stamp, typed title and date on the verso.

Klaus Lehnartz, a highly regarded German photojournalist, contributied notably to the field by skillfully documenting a wide range of subjects, from political events to everyday life. He distinguished himself by portraying Berlin's evolving landscape during the German division. – A few handling marks and irregularities to ferrotype surface, otherwise in good condition.

Berlin, Mauer Potsdamer Platz. 1966/printed 1990s. Gelatin silver print. 30,5 x 40,3 cm. Photographer's stamp and signed, dated and titled by the photographer in pencil on the verso.

Slightly buckled in edges, a few handling creases near right edge, otherwise in very good condition.

Brandenburg Gate, August 13, 1961. Later ferrotyped gelatin silver print on RC paper. 28,8 x 38,8 cm (30,3 x 40,5 cm). Signed, dated and annotated by the photographer in silver marker in lower edge, mounted in mat.