Print Specifications: Photographer:  Petersen Photographic Studio - Berlin, Germany Subject:  Outdoor Female Nude - this vintage print is representative of the outdoor health, beauty and naturist/nudist movement in Germany which was encouraged by the Nazi regime at the time. Rare color image with pubic hair, which was commonly blended out of images during that time period. Date Of Negative:  circa mid to late 1930's Type Of Print:  Vintage Sheet Fed Color Photogravure (from the original image - authorized by Petersen Studio) Date Of Print:  circa 1939 Original Issue:  Portfolio Paper:  Light/medium weight, matte finish Print Origin:  Germany Print/Plate Maker:  C. Schunemann, Bremen, Germany Approximate Size Inches:  11.25 x 7.5 inches (including backing paper) Approximate Size Metric:  28.7 x 19.25 centimeters Print Border:  Full bleed print with original backing paper. Condition Grade:  Fine Verso:  Blank (attached to original portfolio backing paper - see scan above) Vintage #: 12B5SL2 Certificate Of Authenticity (COA):  Yes - individual hand signed COA Shipping:  USPS with MUSEUM QUALITY ARCHIVAL PACKING Guarantee:  Always 100% Complete Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed! This is an authentic, vintage (NOT a modern reprint) circa 1939 full color photogravure print from the Petersen Photographic Studio in Berlin, Germany. It is a rare full color nude study from the time period, uncommon not only for it's full color photogravure process, but also because the pubic hair of the model is not blended out as were many of the images from 1930's Germany due to censorship pressure. The "liberation" of this piece from censorship was due to the naturist, fitness lifestyle the composition/subject suggests - which was approved of by the Nazi government. In the late 1930's the Nazi regime both encouraged and promoted the idea of outdoor health, fitness and vitality along with the unashamed display of the naked body. Nudist associations flourished in 1930's Germany and the government looked upon the unadorned beautiful, healthy, fit female body as representing fertility and the womanly ideal of the Aryan race. The Petersen Studio in Berlin along with some other German photographic studios (see our other store listings - use search term "color") received approval from the German government in producing these outdoor nude studies of the "homeland" female.  This vintage full color photogravure comes attached to its original protective backing paper (adhered along the top edge of print - please see second scan) as it was issued originally in circa 1939. Full color photogravures from this time period are uncommon, the labor intensive crafting of a color photogravure and the ensuing expense usually prohibited usage of the process. A natural outdoor nude study which essentially celebrates the pre-war German ideal of the Aryan woman, this early color piece has historical significance on several levels. Whether you collect photogravure prints, vintage photography, or are simply looking for extraordinary home or business decor, this engaging photogravure print will mat, frame and display beautifully! Note: color photogravures are difficult to scan accurately - our scan above does not do justice to the actual print which is much smoother with fine color graduations which our scanners simply cannot convey. This vintage color photogravure print is guaranteed to be authentic and comes with a hand signed CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) with unique individual registered serial number from the Finephoto Vintage Archive & Database. Under magnification this plate shows a tight "honeycomb", excellent pressing of ink and a wide range of tone - all indicative of a quality sheet fed gravure print. The watermark word "Finephoto" does not appear on the actual print.   READY FOR FRAMING & DISPLAY! - The unique aesthetics produced by the high quality sheet fed photogravure process and the resulting fine prints make them highly collectible. They make excellent vintage prints for framing and display. MUSEUM QUALITY PACKING & SHIPPING! - All vintage prints are expertly packed and shipped by USPS First Class Mail with Delivery Confirmation and Insurance. Secure archival packaging includes water/tear resistant carrier, custom made 275 lb. triple wall inserts, individual acid free black archival backing boards, individual ultra clear heavy duty archival print protectors and a hand signed Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) from Finephoto. International customers please see Shipping Section below. "BUY IT NOW" OR "BEST OFFER" - As collectors/dealers in vintage photogravures, photographs and antique prints for over 25 years, we have acquired a significant collection and inventory of vintage prints which we maintain in two separate West Florida archive locations. To supplement and replenish those holdings we are regularly acquiring new collections and portfolios from around the world as opportunities present themselves. As a result of this ongoing procurement of vintage materials, when we feel we are "deep enough" in specific areas we will be open to accept offers which are reasonably close to the listing price of an item. So, if you decide to use the Best Offer option in those listings which contain one and make us a reasonable offer, we will do our best to accept. ABOUT PHOTOGRAVURE:  Photogravure is an intaglio print making process utilizing a carefully etched copper plate made from the original negative/image. Prints are made by pressing suitable paper heavily down upon the inked copper plate which has been intricately etched to varying depths corresponding with the actual tonality of the original negative, This precisely etched plate combined with a fine "honeycomb" screen controls the amount of ink to be transfered to the paper at any given point in direct proportion to the variation of tone in the original image. The result is a true continuous tone print which combines many qualities of a traditional silver based photograph with a tactile feel similar to an etching, engraving or lithograph. Rich in tonal detail, the photogravure process produces delicately rendered shades for a look which is unique in the world of photographic print making. In the early to mid 1900's photogravure was selected (when budgets allowed) for special high quality publishing and portfolio projects, but due to it's significant expense and labor, the process is rarely seen today. From Man Ray and Ruth Bernhard to Brett Weston and Ansel Adams, many of the world's most renown photographic masters have published their images in the rich photogravure process. ***WARNING: The above listing description is COPYRIGHT protected material under United States & International Copyright & Intellectual Property laws. Unauthorized copying or use of ANY PART of this description is prohibited. We vigorously pursue copyright infringement. The entire text of this listing description is Copyright protected - © by K.W. Wright.