Portrait of a Man by Hulsen & Michalki - Berlin Germany

Hulsen and Michalki were a German photography studio founded in Berlin in 1862 by Carl Hulsen and Eduard Michalki. The studio specialized in portrait photography, and they produced a wide variety of cabinet cards, cartes de visite, and stereographs.

The studio was very successful, and it operated for over 30 years. In 1892, Hulsen retired from the business, and Michalki continued to operate the studio under the name Michalki, Hofphotograph until his death in 1913.

The studio's work is well-documented, and there are a number of surviving examples of their photographs. These photographs can be found in private collections, museums, and online archives.

Some of the notable works by Hulsen and Michalki include:

A portrait of the German composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883) Richard Wagner portrait by Hulsen and Michalki A portrait of the German writer Theodor Fontane (1819-1898) Theodor Fontane portrait by Hulsen and MichalkiA portrait of the German rtist Max Liebermann (1847-1935)

The studio's work was praised for its technical excellence and its artistic sensibility. They were one of the leading photography studios in Berlin in the 19th century, and their work helped to shape the visual culture of the city.

In addition to their portrait work, Hulsen and Michalki also produced a number of other types of photographs, including architectural views, landscapes, and cityscapes. They were also known for their experimental work with photomontage and photogravure.

The studio's work is an important document of Berlin in the 19th century. It provides a glimpse into the city's social and cultural life, and it also reflects the changing technologies of photography.

Signed: In plate lower front
Medium: Cabinet Card
Provenance: Hill House Collection of Photography
Condition Report Very Good

Subject References: 165BX