Pauline Emilie-Marie Bouchard (1874-1939), stagename Polaire/Miss Polaire (Pole Star) was a French singer and actress. Toulouse Lautrec portrayed her on a magazine cover in 1895, making a name for herself she tried her luck in New York without succes. When she returned to Paris she went on to act in serious theatre. Friend of the prominent couple formed by Willy and Colette – co-authors of the Claudine series -, … Continue reading Polaire (1874-1939)
1920 – 1940 This French lingerie company from around 1930 was owned by Léon Vidal. Many photographers took photos for this company. In this post photographer Jean Moral is featured. To see the works from other photographers view here. Jean Moral Continue reading Diana Slip by Jean Moral
1920 – 1940 This French lingerie company from around 1930 was owned by Léon Vidal. Many photographers took photos for this company. In this post photographer Roger Schall is featured. To see the works from other photographers view here. Roger Schall Continue reading Diana Slip by Roger schall
1920 – 1940 This French lingerie company from around 1930 was owned by Léon Vidal. Many photographers took photos for this company. In this post photographers, Jacques and Charles Biederer (Ostra Studio) are featured. To see the works from other photographers view here. Ostra Studio Continue reading Diana Slip by Ostra
1920 – 1940 This French lingerie company from around 1930 was owned by Léon Vidal. Many photographers took photos for this company. In this post photographer Brassaï (Gyula Halász) is featured. To see the works from other photographers view here. Brassaï Continue reading Diana Slip by Brassaï
Esther Ralston (Esther Louise Worth;1902 – 1994) was an American film actress who was popular in the silent era. Read more about her on Wikipedia. She poses for Charles Gates Sheldon. Mixed Serie Continue reading Esther Ralston(1902-1994)
Pierre Imans, a French mannequin manufacturer of the period, made wax mannequins for department stores worldwide. Imans took the mannequin to new heights with modernist figures, new poses, and some of the first mannequins with darker skin tones, modelling a mannequin after dancer, singer, and actress Josephine Baker. Some of his models are even subversive, showcasing a lesbian couple at the “Streets of Paris” exhibition at … Continue reading Pierre Iman’s Mannequins
As amateur photographed I am always drawn towards photographing dolls and mannequins (see some photos here) seems like I am not the only one since back in history other photographers were fascinated by this subject as well. Here is a collection Mannequin photos by various photographers. I hope you enjoy. (I will search for dolls for a different post) Continue reading Mannequins
