Developing, Berlin, around 1963
© Deutsches Historisches Museum | Photo: Kurt Schwarzer
In front of the camera
Photographs by Kurt Schwarzer
The advertising shots taken by her husband Kurt are proof that Leonore Schwarzer was a talented model.
The state promoted the image of the modern, emancipated, educated, working woman. Nevertheless, taking care of the household and raising children was the woman’s responsibility, while also having to work full-time.
The state promoted the image of the modern, emancipated, educated, working woman. Nevertheless, taking care of the household and raising children was the woman’s responsibility, while also having to work full-time.
Leonore Schwarzer, around 1963
© Deutsches Historisches Museum I Photo: Kurt Schwarzer
Developing, Berlin, around 1963
© Deutsches Historisches Museum | Photo: Kurt Schwarzer
Ladder, Berlin, 1963
© Deutsches Historisches Museum | Photo: Kurt Schwarzer
At the fridge, Berlin, around 1963
© Deutsches Historisches Museum| Photo: Kurt Schwarzer
In order to cope with everyday life, it was necessary to fulfil several role expectations simultaneously. Schwarzer’s biography also shows that she had taken on multiple roles.
At the museum, Berlin, around 1963
© Deutsches Historisches Museum | Photo: Kurt Schwarzer
Moonstruck, Berlin, around 1963
© Deutsches Historisches Museum| Photo: Kurt Schwarzer