09.05.2019 A forgotten Viennese photographer, a unique blind stamp as only evidence January 23, 2024 / Serge Plantureux Version web | Mettre à jour les préférences | Se désinscrire J’aime Tweet Transférer CLICK ANYWHERE TO ACCESS THE ARTICLE Born 23 Jan 1833, photographer Carl Matzner establishes in 1858 the first glass studio in Vienna, Gumpendorf, Hauptstraße 193. He became a member of the Photographische Gesellschaft in 1861. He works alone only during 4 years … Carl Matzner’s blind stamp found in lower margin of the mount of n°3 Matzner win a silver medal that year: “Im Vereinsjahre 1874 Herrn Carl Matzner in Wien, für die Herstellung von Vergrößerungen auf Albuminpapier mittelst Hervorrufung, die silberne Medaille.” (Mr. Carl Matzner in Vienna, the silver medal, for the production of enlargements on albumin paper). Matzner is also the inventor of the “Stephanie-vignetten”, decorative glass frames for portraits, thanks to a patent received in 1884. Serge Plantureux Expertises et investigations 80 rue Taitbout F-75009 Paris www.plantureux.fr Modifier mon abonnement | Se désinscrire Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp