**Title:** Original WWI 1917 Austro-Hungarian Officer Studio Portrait w/ Saber & Wife - K.u.K. Hofphotograph Heinrich E. Herkner (Gablonz a. N.)
**Description:**
An exceptional, large original World War I studio photograph capturing an Austro-Hungarian military officer and his wife, dated April 1917.
**Key Features & Details:**
* **Subject:** High-contrast romantic/intimate portrait of a bald, moustachioed WWI officer leaning over his seated wife. The officer wears his field tunic with rank stars on the collar, waist belt, and grips an officer's saber/sword in his left hand. His wife is seated holding a period newspaper/publication in her lap.
* **Studio / Photographer:** Heinr. E. Herkner, K.u.K. Hofphotograph (Court Photographer to the Imperial and Royal Court). Studio located at Gebirgsstrasse 22, Gablonz a. N. (Bohemia / Austria-Hungary, modern-day Jablonec nad Nisou).
* **Reverse Mount:** Features an ornate Imperial double-headed eagle emblem and full studio crest printed on the back.
* **Inscriptions:** Dated in German script on the top back corner: "April 1917" along with subject ages ("Er - 30 Jahre / Sie - 35 Jahre" -> Him 30 years / Her 35 years).
**Condition:**
Very good antique condition. The photograph displays strong contrast, deep tones, and sharp clarity. Mount has minor corner wear and slight foxing/age toning along margins/reverse as pictured. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact condition.
**Shipping:**
Packaged securely between rigid backing materials in a protective sleeve to prevent bending during transit. Ships via USPS Ground Advantage with full tracking.
