Step back in time with this striking 1934 postcard, capturing a lively view of Passeig de Gràcia (Paseo de Gracia) in Barcelona. The scene is filled with period charm, including classic double-decker trolleys, offering a vivid glimpse into the city’s past.
This image was taken by Adolf (Adolfo) Zerkowitz, an Austrian-born pioneer of landscape and documentary photography in Spain. Signed "huecograbado (phototypie). Printer: Huecograbado Mumbrú - Barcelona.
After arriving as an amateur, he created an extensive visual archive of the country and helped elevate postcards into artistic works. His images were widely published in travel guides, catalogs, and cultural materials, including those issued during the Spanish Civil War. His photographic legacy was later continued by his son, Alfredo Zerkowitz.
