The Modern Dispatch

20th Century

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A collection of black and white portraits by August Sander, showcasing a diverse range of German people from the early 20th century, displayed in a dimly lit, atmospheric setting.
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August Sander's Exhibition Captures Germany's People of the 20th Century

In 1936, the Nazi regime confiscated and destroyed August Sander's groundbreaking photographic book, 'The Face of Our Time', attempting to erase his comprehensive portrait of German society.

Adrian Vale·May 21, 2026