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Image Not Available for In vain, Herda (in the foreground) tries to defend himself. However, in the end he was defeated.
In vain, Herda (in the foreground) tries to defend himself. However, in the end he was defeated.
Image Not Available for In vain, Herda (in the foreground) tries to defend himself. However, in the end he was defeated.

In vain, Herda (in the foreground) tries to defend himself. However, in the end he was defeated.

Creator Max Schirner (German, 1891 - 1952)
DateFebruary 28, 1944
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 13.2 x 18 cm (5 3/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/946
LocationNot currently on display

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Max Schirner
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