Description
Photograph, 'Motor car chassis on mirror', black and white, silver gelatin print, by Adolf Lazi, Stuttgart, Germany, 1934. This image is a close-up view of the bumper, suspension, radiator and front wheels of a car. The car has been placed on a mirror which reflects the undercarriage. Typed on paper and adhered to the back of the photograph is the text: '1934 A Lazi Advertising Photography motor car chassis on mirror'.

Significance statement
Following the completion of her studies at the Bavarian State Institute for Photography in Munich, Hedda obtained voluntary work in the studio of Adolf Lazi (1884-1955) in Stuttgart, from September 1931 to August 1932. Paid jobs were difficult to find during the Depression years, especially for young graduates. The studio produced mainly architectural, portrait, landscape and advertising photography. Adolf Lazi's photographs, reflect an interest in 'new realist' close-up views and extreme vantage points. At the end of 1932, Adolf Lazi wrote the following of Hedda in a reference: '[her] professional skills have been greatly consolidated during the year of practical experience and excellent achievements can be expected of her in the profession. Unfortunately economic conditions preclude us from employing her on a salaried basis'.

Production notes
Produced by Adolf Lazi in Suttgart, Germany, 1934. This is a typical example of the type of commercial photography that the Lazi Studio produced when Hedda worked there as a volunteer.

Credit line
Gift of Mr Franz Lazi, 1993

Registration number
93/178/6