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1930

Anton Stankowski

(German, 1906–1998)
Culture
Germany, 20th century
Medium
gelatin silver print
Measurements
Image: 16.9 x 11.9 cm (6 5/8 x 4 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund 2007.152
Copyright
© Stankowski-Stiftung
This artwork is known to be under copyright.
Location
Not on view
Print

Description

In what is almost undoubtedly a self-portrait, the artist turns his head to look into the camera, and thus at the viewer. Despite eye contact, the extremes of deep shadow and bright light obscure his face, adding to the sense of intrigue. Stankowski went on to become a major figure in graphic design, applying avant-garde composition and typographic strategies, incorporating photography into advertising, and creating corporate identities and logos for major international companies.

The Questioner

1930

Anton Stankowski

(German, 1906–1998)
Germany, 20th century

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