Denis Carver at the beach, Australia
Object numberM2017/007:100
TitleDenis Carver at the beach, Australia
DescriptionThis photo is indicative of personal memory and showcases the re-emergence of life in Australia for Denis Frederick Carver (born Fritz Schnitzer), a Viennese Jew who was interned in the ‘ghetto district’ of Japanese occupied Shanghai, China during World War 2. This personal photo is evocative and warm-hearted, a snapshot of the Australian lifestyle.
The image depicts Carver on an unknown beach in Australia. The reverse of the photo is captioned with “the Gentleman without a lower body” as translated from German.
This photo is significant in its ability to communicate power of the human spirit in starting a new life in Australia after experiencing a difficult past.
The date is unknown.
The image depicts Carver on an unknown beach in Australia. The reverse of the photo is captioned with “the Gentleman without a lower body” as translated from German.
This photo is significant in its ability to communicate power of the human spirit in starting a new life in Australia after experiencing a difficult past.
The date is unknown.
Production periodpost World War II
Subjectlife in Australia, arrival in Australia, victims, Jews
Object namephotographs
Materialpaper
Techniquephotography
Dimensions
- photograph length: 64.00 mm
height: 88.00 mm
Language
- German "The gentleman without a lower body/pelvis."
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Len Mahemoff