Skip to main content
Advanced Search
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".
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".

Creator Walter/Lueders Süssmann (German, 1918 - 2001)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.4 x 17 cm (9 5/8 x 6 11/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/9061
LocationNot currently on display

We continue to research and update records in the AGO collection. If you see an error or have additional knowledge of this object, please send corrections and information to collectionsinfo@ago.ca. Each comment is read, but we cannot respond to every message.

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 The friendly, sunny architecture of the cloister forms to a suitable frame to the glad faces of the nuns.
The friendly, sunny architecture of the cloister forms to a suitable frame to the glad faces of the nuns.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
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 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 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 A paper cut from Saxony from 1800 which shows the history of passion in the form of scissor cuts.
A paper cut from Saxony from 1800 which shows the history of passion in the form of scissor cuts.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Buoyant wood figures form an attractive contrast to the medical bottles with the latin inscriptions.
Buoyant wood figures form an attractive contrast to the medical bottles with the latin inscriptions.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for In Barcelona, Spain the birthday of the town saint is the right day to question one's destiny. Newlyweds deposit coins into the automatic prophecy machine in order to receive their prophecies.
In Barcelona, Spain the birthday of the town saint is the right day to question one's destiny. Newlyweds deposit coins into the automatic prophecy machine in order to receive their prophecies.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
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 The Alhambra, one of Spain's major tourist attractions exhibiting the country's most famous Islamic architecture. Here is shown the Court of Lions, a unique remains of Islamic animal statues.
The Alhambra, one of Spain's major tourist attractions exhibiting the country's most famous Islamic architecture. Here is shown the Court of Lions, a unique remains of Islamic animal statues.
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Workers stand on a lamp-post outside a prestigious new office building in Berlin, Germany called Shell-Haus. This building is noted for its modernist design, for its striking wave-like façade, and for being one of the first steel-framed high-rise building
Workers stand on a lamp-post outside a prestigious new office building in Berlin, Germany called Shell-Haus. This building is noted for its modernist design, for its striking wave-like façade, and for being one of the first steel-framed high-rise building
Walter/Lueders Süssmann
1930s
Photograph
Selection
Open comparison Remove All 

Add objects to your selection to compare them side by side.