About the Work
An impressive illustration of the cultural diversity of the Weimar Republic, Hans Robertson’s extensive oeuvre has meanwhile all but fallen into oblivion. The trained engineer made a name for himself above all with dance photos. Thanks to carefully orchestrated lighting and strong contrasts, the well-known expressionist dancer Harald Kreutzberg appears as if before a stage backdrop. The slight blurriness mirrors the dynamic of the drama. Photographs of this kind could be found in books, theatre announcements, and illustrated magazines and as postcards and collector cards. In the wake of the National Socialist accession to power, Robertson—succumbing to the threat of professional restrictions he faced on account of his Jewish origins—emigrated to Copenhagen in 1935 following stays in Switzerland and Hamburg.
