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The Mystery of Max Weber, Aristide Maillol, and an unidentified man, 1942

Sepia photograph of three men standing side-by-side. The photograph shows them down to their knees. They are standing outside in formal wear, and the edges of the photograph are yellowed and tattered. Part of the left side of the photo is missing. The three men are Max Weber (left), unidentified man (center), and Aristride Maillol (right). Maillol is wearing a lighter-colored suit and a hat.
Max Weber, Aristide Maillol, and an unidentified man, 1942. Photographer unknown. Miscellanous photographs collection.

The Mystery:

Where: Unknown

When: 1942

Who: Max Weber (left), unidentified man (center), and Aristride Maillol (right)

Help us solve the mystery: Who is the man in the center? Where was this taken?

How to Get In Touch:

If you have leads, clues, or ideas of who the unknown individuals may be , email us at AAAMysteries@si.edu. Your email should include:

  1. Your first and last name
  2. Your organization, if applicable
  3. Your preferred mode of contact, should we need to reach you (e.g. email address or phone number)
  4. The photo name (for which you are identifying the unknown individual)
  5. The name of the individual you believe is the unidentifiable figure in the photo or any information you may have that could help us identify the individual
  6. Your level of certainty in the information you provided

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