Dapper man posing for a royal photographer
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What it is:
Cabinet card measuring slightly less than 5.25 x 8.5 inches.
What I know about it:
Dated 1913. Photographer is Fritz Knozer [Friedrich Knozer, 1853-1923] of several locations, most prominently Vienna, Austria. K. u. K. Hof-Fotograf stands for Kaiserlich und Königlich Hof-Fotograf which translates to Imperial and Royal Court Photography. There is something written on the back which I’m having a hard time reading, but see below.
Comments:
Continuing the theme of posting people dressed for chillier weather until I can dig up more decent scenes of actual winter, here is a man who cuts quite a figure. I’ve been struggling to read what is written on the back. I assumed it was his name, but I realized that the second word could be “Burger”, which is German for “citizen”, and could be a reference to where he’s from, rather than his name. So what is that first word? “Grindu”, perhaps? Grindu is a village in Romania, but that doesn’t seem right for this. Oh well, I’m sure it will seem obvious once I figure it out. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy it. It’s one of my favorite photos in my collection.
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Very hard to make out but like you, I’d guess it was his name. It is such a stunning image. I adore it!
Thanks, glad you like it!
One of the most striking photos you have posted, ever, and you have posted many amazing ones…
Thank you, Alessandro!
What a character! He appears to be very stylish and dapper with his plaid coat, fedora, and cigarette. I love this photo! Really a nice shot. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thanks, Jenna! It’s one of my favorites, too.