Jules Decrauzat

The book "Jules Decrauzat" offers a deep insight into the life and work of one of Switzerland's most significant photojournalists. With around 1,250 newly envisioned glass negatives from the period between 1910 and 1925, Swiss photographic history is impressively retold. Jules Decrauzat, born in 1879 in Biel, was a pioneer of photography who documented not only sporting events but also the societal changes of his time with his camera. His works, created for the French press and the oldest Swiss sports magazine 'La Suisse Sportive', display remarkable freshness and intimacy. This book is not only a tribute to sports but also to the cultural currents of the early 20th century. The photographs convey a new sense of life and testify to the joy and dynamism that Decrauzat captured in his images. It is an essential work for anyone interested in art, photography, and the history of Switzerland.