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Gerhard Riebicke

1878-1957

Gerhard Riebicke 1920s Nude

German photographer Gerhard Riebicke was mainly active during the 1920s through the 1930s. He is considered the father of the Naturist Movement in photography and inspired many artists. Gerhard Ribicke's photographs were full of movement, whimsical and sometimes radiated grace and power. Gerhard published at least two books: DAS SPORTFOTO. DER FOTORAT, 29. BAND in 1936 and ARBEITSM€DCHEN SINGEN UND TANZEN in 1944. ARBEITSM€DCHEN SINGEN UND TANZEN translates to WORKING GIRLS SINGING AND DANCING.

Ilka Dieball (above) later married Adolf Koch who was considered the master of Freikšrperkultur (Naked Culture) in Germany during the 1920s.

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