Photograph of Mariánské Lázně, The ceremonial unveiling of statue of mayor

The ceremonial unveiling the statue of mayor August Herzig on the 18th May 1913. The statue stood opposite to the hotel Bohemia. J. F. Langhans was Czech portrait photographer, he owned ateliers in Prague, Pilsen and Mariánské Lázně. Langhans was very innovative in his work and in the concept of advertising and graphic design. He had a significant company car, which was also used as a mobile advertising panel. He made utility items and postcards. He was also one of the first photographer who used electric lighting.