The strongman Alexander Zass, called "Samson", seen partially from behind. Process print after K. Barber, 1928.

Date:
1928
Reference:
2046751i
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The James Gardiner Collection.
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view The strongman Alexander Zass, called "Samson", seen partially from behind. Process print after K. Barber, 1928.

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Credit

The strongman Alexander Zass, called "Samson", seen partially from behind. Process print after K. Barber, 1928. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

About this work

Description

A print of a drawing depicting Alexander Zass in profile from behind wearing a leather kilt.

Publication/Creation

[London] (239 High Holborn, WC1) : Veronica Art Studio, 1928.

Physical description

1 print : process print ; 13.9 x 8.8 cm

Contributors

Lettering

Samson.

Notes

This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
The following description was provided by James Gardiner: "Alexander Zass (1888-1962), a Russian professional wrestler and circus strongman who became famous in UK under his stage name of Samson. Zass developed his own training system, and independently developed what became known as isometric exercises (which use the actual body weight in resistance work rather than metal weights)."

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2046751i

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  • Unlabelled photograph album

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