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Image Not Available for At the source of the water in the caves, the rock is still in a soft state similar to paste or "butter".
At the source of the water in the caves, the rock is still in a soft state similar to paste or "butter".
Image Not Available for At the source of the water in the caves, the rock is still in a soft state similar to paste or "butter".

At the source of the water in the caves, the rock is still in a soft state similar to paste or "butter".

Creator Walter/Lueders Süssmann (German, 1918 - 2001)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.2 x 17.9 cm (9 1/2 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
    Object number2002/9062
    LocationNot currently on display

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    Image Not Available for Visitors to the limestone caves are provided with raincoats to protect them from the trickling waters. A guide must accompany all vistors.
    Visitors to the limestone caves are provided with raincoats to protect them from the trickling waters. A guide must accompany all vistors.
    Walter/Lueders Süssmann
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for The guide shows a visitor a hand full of "butter" from the "butter cellar".
    The guide shows a visitor a hand full of "butter" from the "butter cellar".
    Walter/Lueders Süssmann
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for The miracle of the dripping stones. An underground control panel creates fantastic illuminations without which the miraculous rock formations in the cave would be hidden from view.
    The miracle of the dripping stones. An underground control panel creates fantastic illuminations without which the miraculous rock formations in the cave would be hidden from view.
    Walter/Lueders Süssmann
    c. 1932
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for Stalagmites (deposit of calcium carbonate from the dripping waters) form at the bottom of the cave into very peculiar forms. The aggregation shown in this photo in the vernacular is called the "chess board".
    Stalagmites (deposit of calcium carbonate from the dripping waters) form at the bottom of the cave into very peculiar forms. The aggregation shown in this photo in the vernacular is called the "chess board".
    Walter/Lueders Süssmann
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for The Lorelei is a rock on the eastern bank of the Rhine near St. Goarshausen, Germany, which soars some 120 meters above the water line.
    The Lorelei is a rock on the eastern bank of the Rhine near St. Goarshausen, Germany, which soars some 120 meters above the water line.
    Walter/Lueders Süssmann
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for High rocks surround the Montserrat Monastery in Spain, which is embedded in the midst of magnificent nature. Some identify this place as the location of the Holy Grail in Arthurian myth.
    High rocks surround the Montserrat Monastery in Spain, which is embedded in the midst of magnificent nature. Some identify this place as the location of the Holy Grail in Arthurian myth.
    Walter/Lueders Süssmann
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for Professors and students still wear the monk's garments of the past. In the classrooms professors practice discipline without force. A group of students casually gather around the lecturn to learn the lesson.
    Professors and students still wear the monk's garments of the past. In the classrooms professors practice discipline without force. A group of students casually gather around the lecturn to learn the lesson.
    Walter/Lueders Süssmann
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for A family takes a walk along the water's edge.
    A family takes a walk along the water's edge.
    Walter/Lueders Süssmann
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for The miracle of the dripping stones. The subterranean lakes in which the rich colouring of the grotto walls is reflected on water giving it a magical effect.
    The miracle of the dripping stones. The subterranean lakes in which the rich colouring of the grotto walls is reflected on water giving it a magical effect.
    Walter/Lueders Süssmann
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for A sea canal is divided by primitive sluices in small washbasins. In these washbasins the water evaporates as a result of the southern heat in a short time and what is left are salt deposits. As soon as the salt washbasins are emptied, the sliuces are open
    A sea canal is divided by primitive sluices in small washbasins. In these washbasins the water evaporates as a result of the southern heat in a short time and what is left are salt deposits. As soon as the salt washbasins are emptied, the sliuces are open
    Walter/Lueders Süssmann
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for A European aqueduct. An aqueduct is an artificial channel that is constructed to convey water from one location to another.
    A European aqueduct. An aqueduct is an artificial channel that is constructed to convey water from one location to another.
    Walter/Lueders Süssmann
    1930s
    Photograph
    Image Not Available for A woman feeds a group of pigeons from her hand.
    A woman feeds a group of pigeons from her hand.
    Walter/Lueders Süssmann
    1930s
    Photograph
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