Robert Lebeck (1929–2014) was a notable German photojournalist and collector. He became a significant figure in German photojournalism since the 1950s, documenting contemporary history. Beyond his creative work, he was a major collector of 19th-century photographs, assembling a significant collection titled 'The Image of Man in the 19th Century.' This collection is now held in part by the Museum Ludwig in Cologne and was the subject of the 1996 publication 'Alles Wahrheit! Alles Luge!'[1,2]
Photography Collection (The Image of Man in the 19th Century)Museum Ludwig · collectionPrimary photographic work/collection.
Works about Robert Lebeck
Alles Wahrheit! Alles Luge!: Photographie Und Wirklichkeit Im 19. Jahrhundert. Die Sammlung Robert LebeckBodo von Dewitz and Roland Scotti1996 · Verlag der Kunst · book · GermanISBN 9057050242Book about the collector's collection.
References
Janne van den Bergh. Uncovering the Mysteries of the Photography Collection: Robert Lebeck. Stedelijk Studies link
