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Italy:s Giovanni in Fiore, Lavandaie, Calabria (b / w photo)
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Italy:s Giovanni in Fiore, Lavandaie, Calabria (b / w photo)
6011741 Italy:s Giovanni in Fiore, Lavandaie, Calabria (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Giovanni in Fiore, Lavandaie, Calabria. Illustration for Unbekanntes Italien [Unknown Italy] by Kurt Hielscher (F A Brockhaus, 1941). Gruvure printed.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 25183908
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Calabria Fiore S Giovanni Unknown Washerwoman Washerwomen Washing 1930 1939 Years 30 30s 1930 1939 Years 30s 19301939 1933 34 Art Photographer Daguerrotype Hielscher Kurt 1881 1948 Kurt Hielscher Nineteen Thirties Photographing Press Photographer The Photographer
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This print titled "Italy: Giovanni in Fiore, Lavandaie, Calabria" takes us back to the 1930s, capturing a moment of history frozen in time. The image was captured by German photographer and artist Kurt Hielscher (1881-1948) and is now part of a private collection. The scene depicts washerwomen, known as lavandaie, going about their daily tasks along the shores of Calabria. With their heads covered by traditional scarves and dressed in simple clothing, they diligently wash garments by hand in large basins filled with water from the nearby river. Their synchronized movements create a rhythmic dance as they scrub away dirt and stains from clothes that are spread out on rocks to dry under the warm Italian sun. Hielscher's attention to detail brings this historical moment to life. The contrast between light and shadow adds depth to the composition while emphasizing the textures of both nature and fabric. This evocative image not only showcases Italy's natural beauty but also provides insight into the lives of ordinary people during this era. As we gaze upon this photograph print, we are transported back in time - reminded of simpler days when laundry was done by hand amidst picturesque landscapes. It serves as a reminder of our shared human experiences across different cultures and generations.
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