989 - Unknown (20th), Portrait of Gustav Groß, Photogravure

Unknown (20th), Portrait of Gustav Groß, Photogravure Unknown (20th century): Portrait of Gustav Groß with full beard and suit, 20th century, Photogravure Technique: Photogravure on Paper Inscription: Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "Dr. Gustav Groß". Date: 20th century Description: The photograph shows Dr Gustav Groß (1856-1935) as a dignified gentleman with a bald head and a full, long beard. The simple clothing and neutral background place the personality centre stage. This is a classic studio photograph, which aims to be serious and representative. Gustav Groß was an Austrian politician, university professor and leading representative of the German nationalist movement in Bohemia. He served as a member of the Reichsrat from 1889 and was President of the House of Representatives from 1917 to 1918. As chairman of the German School Association, he campaigned for the promotion of German educational institutions and remained academically influential through his numerous publications. Keywords: Portrait photography; Realism; Studio photography; Politician; University professor; German national movement; Representation; Vienna; Bohemia; Early 20th century; 20th century; New Objectivity; Portraits; Austria; Size: Paper: 29,3 cm x 20,2 cm (11,5 x 8 in), Depiction: 18,9 cm x 17,3 cm (7,4 x 6,8 in) Condition: Good condition. The image is in good condition, with slight discolouration in the margins. Slightly fingerstained in the lower right corner of the sheet. The margins are slightly wavy.