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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.
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.

Creator Walter/Lueders Süssmann (German, 1918 - 2001)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.3 x 16.7 cm (9 9/16 x 6 9/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/9182
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for The wood is transported down the slopes of the Hunsrück, which is a low mountain range in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany by primitive racks to the Rhine River.
The wood is transported down the slopes of the Hunsrück, which is a low mountain range in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany by primitive racks to the Rhine River.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A young woman enjoys a glass of wine while she reads a travel book about the Rhine area in Germany.
A young woman enjoys a glass of wine while she reads a travel book about the Rhine area in Germany.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The "Mouse Tower" (Mäuseturm) is a stone tower on a small island in the Rhine, outside Bingen, Germany. Legend has it Hatto, Archbishop of Mainz lured the staving peasants into a barn by a promise of food. He then locked the barn and set it on fire saying
The "Mouse Tower" (Mäuseturm) is a stone tower on a small island in the Rhine, outside Bingen, Germany. Legend has it Hatto, Archbishop of Mainz lured the staving peasants into a barn by a promise of food. He then locked the barn and set it on fire saying
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 A young woman waves as she sails along the Rhine River.
A young woman waves as she sails along the Rhine River.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Happy couples enjoy the hospitality of the people of the Rhine.
Happy couples enjoy the hospitality of the people of the Rhine.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for These young people are more interested in playing cards than the romantic Rhine and wine setting.
These young people are more interested in playing cards than the romantic Rhine and wine setting.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A big experience: A first trip down the Rhine River.
A big experience: A first trip down the Rhine River.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The Fleischbrüke which crosses over the River Pegnitz is a historical landmark in Nürnberg, Germany. Notice the ox sitting atop the portal.
The Fleischbrüke which crosses over the River Pegnitz is a historical landmark in Nürnberg, Germany. Notice the ox sitting atop the portal.
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 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".
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for This classical fairy tale scenery lies near Potsdam, Germany. It is Belvedere on Pfingsberg Hill, a creation of Friedrich Wilhelm IV, modeled after Italian renaissance castles.
This classical fairy tale scenery lies near Potsdam, Germany. It is Belvedere on Pfingsberg Hill, a creation of Friedrich Wilhelm IV, modeled after Italian renaissance castles.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
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