13 January 2025
In the world of photography, the term “vintage photo print” holds significant weight. But what exactly constitutes a vintage print, and why is it so highly sought after by collectors? … What is a vintage photo print and why is it so valuable?
12 December 2024
Are you still looking for Christmas presents? Don’t forget that rare vintage photos are perfect gifts!
We will keep our showroom open for booked visits until December 18th, with the possibility to come by even during Saturday and Sunday.
Book an appointment for a personal walkthrough of our collection by sending a message to:
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29 November 2024
A new book, Histories of Fetal Knowledge Production in Sweden: Medicine, Politics, and Public Controversy, 1530–2020, edited by Solveig Jülich, professor of History of Science and Ideas at Uppsala University, examines how fetal research and imagery have shaped medicine, ethics, and society in Sweden over five centuries. This multidisciplinary work investigates the handling of fetuses, reproductive organs, and pregnant bodies for scientific and medical purposes, from the development of vaccines to public debates on abortion.
Lennart Nilsson’s iconic images of the developing fetus are central to this historical narrative. This book explores how Nilsson’s groundbreaking photographs influenced visual culture, redefining perceptions of pregnancy and sparking debates on reproductive ethics. The book also explores the public controversies surrounding the use of aborted fetuses in research and the evolving regulations addressing these ethical challenges.
Richly illustrated, the book offers new insights into the intersection of medical science, visual media, and public controversy. From an academic perspective, it underscores the historical impact of Nilsson’s work in understanding reproduction and the human body.
30 October 2024
This portrait of the Swedish writer and poet Gustaf Fröding was taken in 1903 by the hospital supervisor Johan Morén at the Ulleråker Mental Institution. Confined as a patient for his mental issues, Fröding refused to leave his bed; this photo portrays him sitting in his hospital bed wearing a patient’s gown. … Gustaf Fröding by Morén & Goodwin
28 October 2024
Bellander’s work often explores the interplay of light and form. Kvartsglas is a prime example of this approach, where the simple form of a glass pitcher is elevated through careful composition and masterful use of light and shadow. … Kvartsglas, 1960 by Sten Didrik Bellander
25 October 2024
This photo shows Sámi schoolboys wrestling in the snow at a nomad school in Lappland. Anna Riwkin-Brick took it in 1942 during one of her reportage trips to northern Sweden, where she documented the life of the Sámi people.
During the 1940s, Sámi children were forced into … Sámi boys wrestling in nomad school, 1942 by Anna Riwkin-Brick
23 October 2024
This monumental analog vintage print from 1994 measures 1100 x 870 mm. It is a unique artwork framed in an original hand-welded metal frame by the artist herself. … Strykjärn (Iron), 1994 by Tuija Lindström
01 October 2024
This November, we’ll be present at Paris Photo, the world’s leading photography fair. As experienced art advisors specializing in fine art photography, we offer our wide services to support collectors and sellers at this prestigious event, 6th – 10th November.
Whether you’re seeking to invest in unique pieces, navigate the complex art market, or need help finding buyers for photos in your collection, our expertise can enhance your experience at Paris Photo.
Contact us today at info@vintagephotos.art to schedule a consultation and discuss your goals.
We hope to see you in Paris!
14 August 2024
Swedish-Czech photographer Kary H. Lasch (1914–1994) captured this iconic diptych portrait of Salvador Dalí during a visit to the artist’s residence in Cadaqués in 1958.
17 June 2024
The child collecting birch twigs is Elle Kari. She was a young Sámi girl from Lapland whom photographer Anna Riwkin met while documenting traditional Sámi culture. Elle Kari’s life with her family in northern Sweden became the focus of a children’s photo book. Anna Riwkin humbly portrayed Elle Kari’s childhood in up-close and personal pictures, and Elly Jannes authored the story. The book, called Elle Kari, achieved a global success.
Anna Riwkin continued photographing children growing up in various cultures around the world, creating 15 children’s photo books in the Children’s Everywhere series. The texts of many of these books were written by Astrid Lindgren.
This original vintage photo of Elle Kari, taken by Anna Riwkin in 1949-1950, will be on display in the exhibition “Untitled Nature” at Picture This Gallery, opening 26/6.
15 June 2024
This group show at Picture This Gallery features a brilliant ensemble of 23 of Sweden’s most celebrated female photographers. Among the highlights from our vintage archive, you’ll find original works by Anna Riwkin, portraying Sámi life in Lapland through her early reportage series.
All featuring photographers: Aida Chehrehgosha, Anna Riwkin, Ann Eringstam, Anna Clarén, Annika Holmér, Camilla Åkrans, Cecilia Edefalk, Denise Grünstein, Eva Klasson, Ewa Stackelberg, Ewa-Mari Johansson, Helena Blomqvist, Julia Hetta, Karolina Henke, Lena Granefelt, Lisen Stibek, Maria Friberg, Maria Miesenberger, Martina Hoogland-Ivanow, Tova Mozard, Trinidad Carrillo, Tuija Lindström, Åsa Sjöström.
15 May 2024
We are working on a comprehensive project of digitalizing our entire collection of photographs. With over 100.000 photo prints in our archive, this is a big project that will span over a few years. We see this as an essential task in our mission of preserving Swedish photo history for the future. This digital record will also be a very important tool for provenance and certification of works. Additionally, it can help researchers and scholars in their studies.
Each original photo print from our archive is digitally photographed, front and back, and is then given a unique identification number. In our system, we add all essential information, such as name of work, photographer, year, technique, if featured in publications, provenance, etc.
22 April 2024
In this exhibition, we are taking you into space. One Small Step For Man features NASA’s original photos from the third moon landing, with the Apollo 14 expedition in 1971. Lonely space explorers walking on the white lunar surface, and a tiny spacecraft floating in deep dark space. All photos are taken by the astronaut crew; Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, and Stuart Roosa, with the specially built Hasselblad space camera. This amazing historical moment is captured in incredible artistic imagery, making them some of the most iconic photos ever taken.
04 April 2024
Vintage Photos is proud to announce the acquisition of Lennart Nilsson Photography’s archive of original vintage photographs produced during his career from the 1940s to the 2000s. This extensive archive includes images from his early reportages, portraits, and the foundation of the book Ett barn blir till (A Child is Born). With the commitment to preserve and celebrate the rich heritage of Swedish photographic history, Vintage Photos is taking on the responsibility of managing this extraordinary collection.
Lennart Nilsson is considered one of the most successful photographers in history. As a pioneer of scientific photography, he pushed the boundaries of what was technically possible, particularly in his best-known works about the time before our birth. Always curious, with his journalistic mindset and desire to tell stories, he captivated millions of people all around the world with his images. From a career spanning over seven decades, his life’s work represents an invaluable contribution to the history of photography. With the acquisition of his original works, Vintage Photos aims to secure and pass on Nilsson’s groundbreaking photographic work to future generations.
“Lennart Nilsson is by far the greatest Swedish photographer of all time. With a huge international interest in his images, our vision is that as many people as possible will be able to enjoy his work. Based on this acquired collection, we are currently working on compiling exhibitions with material that’s never been shown to the public before,” says Tomas Josephson, Photography Expert at Vintage Photos.
As a leading collector and expert in historical Swedish photography, Vintage Photos is dedicated to honoring pioneering Swedish photographers by showcasing their work. With one of the biggest private collections of Swedish photography from the 19th to 20th centuries, Vintage Photos is working hard to safely archive and make this history accessible to everyone. In an ongoing extensive work, a digital archive is now being created to make it easier for people to explore the rich heritage of Swedish photography. This project is led by Tomas Josephson with support from digital entrepreneur Fredrik Adolfsson.
“We are delighted to work with Vintage Photos. It is with great confidence that we hand over these photographs, as we know they are now in safe hands and will continue to inspire and educate many future generations,” says Anne Fjellström, Operations Manager at Lennart Nilsson Photography AB.
21 March 2024
The concept of the “public fetus” was coined by feminist scholars in the 1980s and 1990s. It referred to today’s visual culture of pregnancy and fetal images, which are often traced back to the 1960s when Lennart Nilsson’s photographs of human development were published in Life magazine. The images of a growing fetus changed people’s ways of looking at life, revolutionized sex education, and played a major role in the sexual revolution of the 1970s, while also being used by the conservative anti-abortion movement.
The new book Rethinking the Public Fetus, Historical Perspectives on the Visual Culture of Pregnancy, gives a new and deepened view of the “public fetus”. Scholars from a range of disciplines explore this multifaceted history by highlighting visualizations of pregnant and fetal bodies in a variety of geographical and cultural contexts, spanning a period of more than 300 years.
Featuring much of Lennart Nilsson’s work, this book is well worth reading for those who want to dive deeper into the effects of his photography on today’s society, as well as giving the reader an extensive perspective of the subject of the public fetus.
20 March 2024
Portrait of an 18-week-old human fetus by Lennart Nilsson. This iconic photo crowned the cover of LIFE Magazine, on April 30, 1965. The issue featured his reportage ‘Drama of Life Before Birth’, which showed the human embryo’s development in the womb.
20 March 2024
In 1843, pioneering photographer Henry Fox Talbot captured this image of Le Château de Chambord, one of France’s most iconic architectural marvels. Talbot’s photograph, taken using his innovative calotype process, stands as a testament to his groundbreaking contributions to the art of photography.
19 March 2024
Staffan Hallström first introduced these enigmatic compositions in his paintings under the title ‘Ingens hundar’ (Nobody’s Dogs) in the early 1950s, and they would follow him throughout his life. As one of Sweden’s most cherished painters of the 20th century, his stray dogs have become an icon in Swedish modern art. … Staffan Hallström Ingens Hundar
19 March 2024
A portrait of a woman in profile, looking away from the photographer. Swedish-born painter and photographer Rejlander Gustave Oscar became one of the most famous photographers in Great Britain during the late half of the 1800s. This silver abumen print was made sometime between 1850 and 1860 and is signed a tergo Rejlander G. Oscar.
12 March 2024
In support of Project Nima’s charity action for children in Ghana, Vintage Photos donated a Lennart Nilsson photograph of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini in Rome, taken in 1950. After a lively bidding, the picture was sold for 41,000 SEK.
22 February 2024
In 1894, the International Meteorological Committee held a meeting in Uppsala to set a scientific standard for clouds and cloud formations. Reviewing over 300 cloud photographs, they discussed definitions and categories. This led to a consensus at a follow-up meeting in Paris in 1896, resulting in the creation of the first edition of the International Cloud Atlas.
This exhibition shows the rare first edition of photocopies, printed in an exclusive color technique called Photochromotypie by Brunner & Hauser in Zurich – 130 years ago.
30 November 2023
This exhibition features a selection of photographs from the journey to the former Belgian Congo that Lennart Nilsson undertook together with journalist Svante Löfgren, commissioned by the Black Star photo agency in 1948.
Nilsson’s pictures from Congo were published in several international magazines such as Life Magazine, Illustrated, and Heute. And, was later exhibited in the FOMU photo museum in Antwerpen in 2022.
12 October 2023
Staffan Hallström (1914–1976) is recognized as one of the most important painters in Sweden. He is most known for his painting Ingens Hundar (Nobody´s Dogs), of which he made numerous variations throughout his whole career. In 1971 he did a unique series of painted photo collages in a collaboration with the photographer Hans André. Black and white photographs of urban environments were used as canvases, as Hallström painted his signature motive of stray dogs. Tired and lost, his packs of dogs interact with the city where no humans are seen. Dystopical and cheerless, these pictures can be seen as displays of existential crisis, and a comment on the absurdities of modern-day life in the 1970s.
17 August 2023
As a pioneer of pictorialism, Henry B. Goodwin was one of the first photographers in Sweden to think of photography as an art form rather than a medium for documentation. In his unique experimental way, he approached his subjects like a painter.
Goodwin became a famous name in Stockholm and during the early 1900s, he would photograph both local and international actors, dancers, and other celebrities in the city. Dark tones and softened focus became the signum of his romantic Jugend style, which took his photographic work to art saloons in New York, Los Angeles, and London.
28 April 2023
Mia Green (1875-1949) was a Swedish war correspondent and one of the world’s first female war photographers, documenting a part of Europe’s history between 1915 and 1918. During that period, 75,000 Russian, German, and Austro-Hungarian war invalids were exchanged at the small border town of Haparanda, Sweden, where Mia Green was working as a photographer. Her photographs of survivors of World War I are a powerful record of a little-known part of European history.
25 February 2023
In this second episode of our online series The Vintage Vault, we will walk you through our exhibition Guillaume Berggren – Out of Constantinople.
The exhibition is shown at Picture This Gallery 23rd of February – 16th of April, 2023
24 February 2023
Pehr Vilhelm Berggren, known as Guillaume Berggren, (1835-1920), was a Swedish photographer active in Constantinople, Turkey. Berggren studied photography in Germany and then opened a successful studio in Constantinople (now Istanbul), where he became one of the leading photographers of his time.
Berggren was especially drawn to the wide array of craftsmen and artisans in the city, and was one of the first photographers to adopt the style of depicting different occupations. The style was adopted much later by photographers such as August Sanders and Irving Penn.
20 February 2023
In this first episode of our online series The Vintage Vault, we will walk you through our exhibition Folkdräkter – Eurenius & Quist.
The exhibition is shown at Picture This Gallery 23rd of February – 16th of April, 2023
02 February 2023
Eurenius, Wilhelm Abraham (1830-1892) and Quist, Peter Ludvig (1833-1924), were the creative minds behind the photography studio Eurenius & Quist, founded in 1858 in Stockholm. They were one of Stockholm’s first and most frequently hired photographers, and one of the first in Sweden to make the transition from the daguerreotype to photography on paper.
The photographic series Folkdräkter captures Swedish and Norwegian folk costumes and were colored by hand, which added a new dimension to photography. The first photos were most likely taken by Quist around 1855 but were later expanded to more subjects together with Eurenius.
21 December 2021
Johannes Jaeger (1832–1908) was the photographer à la mode among the social and economic elite of the late 19th century. In addition to high society portraits, Jaeger worked with more experimental photography. He was also one of the first commercial photographers. In this exhibition, we showed examples of how he explored the possibilities of the photographic medium.
01 December 2020
09 October 2020
At the beginning of the 20th century, Henry B Goodwin became a pioneer in Swedish artistic photography. In 1920 he published the magnificent work “Vårt vackra Stockholm” (Our Beautiful Stockholm), where Swedish writers and artists contributed and he himself provided most of the illustrations. With this exhibition, Liljevalchs celebrates the 100th anniversary of the book.
Here, we exhibited our first edition copy of the book, which is numbered 1/200.
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