Paul Wolff (1887–1951) was a German photographer and physician who became a pioneer in the use of the Leica camera and the 24x36 format. After studying medicine in Strasbourg and serving as a military doctor during World War I, he settled in Frankfurt am Main where he discovered photography. He is renowned for his industrial and commercial photography, particularly in the automotive sector. In 1927, he partnered with Alfred Tritschler to form one of Germany's most prosperous photo agencies, 'Historisches Bildarchiv Dr. Paul Wolff & Tritschler.' His work was characterized by a commitment to capturing the essence of subjects—be they botanical forms or industrial machines—through precise composition and light.[1,2]
Formen des Lebens: Botanische Lichtbildstudien1931 · Karl Robert Langewiesche · book · GermanFirst art book by Paul Wolff; published in Königstein im Taunus & Leipzig.
Mes expériences avec le Leica1934 · Bechhold/Inh. Breidenstein · book · GermanHistorical overview of his work with the Leica camera.
Was ich bei den Olympischen Spielen 1936 sah1936 · book · GermanPublished in four languages regarding the 1936 Olympics.
Im Kraftfeld von Rüsselsheim1940 · Knorr und Hirth · book · GermanIndustrial photography of the automotive sector.
Exhibitions
2019Dr. Paul Wolff & Tritschler, Pionniers du LeicaMusée Ernst Leitz, Wetzlargroup
2024Dr. Paul Wolff (1887-1951) : l'Homme au LeicaPavillon populaire, Montpelliersolo
