Early Daguerreotypes of Women and Girls From Between the 1840s and 1860s
This post was originally published on this siteDaguerreotypes, popular from the 1840s to the early 1860s, offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women […]
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Valentine de Saint-Point Photographed by Alphonse Mucha, ca. 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteValentine de Saint-Point (1875–1953), a French writer, poet, playwright, and artist associated with Futurism and Symbolism, was indeed […]
Wonderful Publicity Portraits of Clark Gable and Joan Crawford for “Possessed” (1931)
This post was originally published on this sitePossessed is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Clarence Brown, starring Joan Crawford and Clark Gable […]
John Lennon and George Harrison Photographed by Astrid Kirchherr in Stuart Sutcliffe’s Room in Hamburg, 1962
This post was originally published on this siteJust days before the photo was taken, Stuart Sutcliffe, the Beatles’ original bassist and Astrid Kirchherr’s fiancé, tragically […]
The Amazing Story Behind the Only Two Portraits of Poet Emily Dickinson
This post was originally published on this siteThere’s only one officially authenticated photograph of reclusive poet Emily Dickinson. It’s a daguerreotype taken in 1847 when […]
Jane Russell as Mamie Stover in Publicity Photos for in “The Revolt of Mamie Stover” (1956)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Revolt of Mamie Stover is a 1956 American DeLuxe Color romantic drama film directed by Raoul Walsh […]
Stunning Publicity Portraits of Jeanette MacDonald (and Maurice Chevalier) for “The Merry Widow” (1934)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Merry Widow is a 1934 film adaptation of the 1905 operetta of the same name by Franz […]
Striking Portraits of Anna May Wong Taken by Carl Van Vechten in 1932
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1932, Anna May Wong was photographed by Carl Van Vechten, a prominent portrait photographer known for his […]
40 Glamorous Photos of Princess Natalia Pavlovna Paley as a Model During the Late 1920s and Early 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn in Boulogne-sur-Seine, close to Paris, France, on December 5, 1905 to the Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of […]
20 Glamorous Publicity Portraits Taken by László Willinger for “The Women” (1939)
This post was originally published on this siteLászló Willinger, a renowned Hungarian-born photographer, took many of the publicity photos for the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film The […]
Young Courteney Cox Photographed by Tony Costa for TV Guide US, 1987
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1987, Courteney Cox was photographed by Tony Costa for TV Guide (US edition) as part of a […]
20 Amazing Portraits of a Young Brian Wilson in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBrian Wilson, who as the leader and chief songwriter of the Beach Boys, has died. He was 82. […]
Stunning 1960s Fashion Photography by Roland de Vassal
This post was originally published on this siteRoland de Vassal was a French fashion photographer active during the 1950s and 1960s. He is recognized for […]
Charlotte Martin Modeling for Coca-Cola in 1968, Photographed by Clive Arrowsmith
This post was originally published on this siteCharlotte Martin, a prominent British model of the 1960s, featured in a Coca-Cola advertisement photographed by Clive Arrowsmith […]
30 Photos of a Very Young Natalie Portman as Mathilda Lando in “Léon: The Professional” (1994)
This post was originally published on this siteIn Luc Besson’s 1994 film Léon: The Professional, Natalie Portman made her unforgettable feature film debut as Mathilda […]
Johnny Depp Photographed by Phillip Saltonstall in 1987
This post was originally published on this siteThese amazing photographs of a young Johnny Depp were taken by Phillip Saltonstall around 1987, showcasing his signature […]
18 Wonderful Studio Photos of Nancy Sinatra Wearing Boots in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteNancy Sandra Sinatra (born June 8, 1940) is an American singer, actress, film producer and author. She is […]
A Group of Child Laborers Going in for a 12-Hour Night Shift at a Mil in North Carolina, 1908
This post was originally published on this siteIn this haunting flashlight photograph taken in 1908, children are seen heading to their night shift at the […]
Nikola Tesla’s Foot on an X-ray Image Taken by Himself on a Device of His Own Design, 1896
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1896, Nikola Tesla used a machine of his own design to capture an X-ray image of his […]
Marilyn Monroe Photographed by Milton Greene on the Set of “Bus Stop” (1956) in Phoenix, Arizona
This post was originally published on this siteMilton Greene photographed Marilyn Monroe extensively during the 1950s, capturing some of her most iconic and intimate portraits. […]
Impressive Fashion Photography by Jacques Decaux From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteJacques Decaux was a French fashion photographer active during the 1950s and 1960s, known for his refined and […]
Striking Studio Portraits of a Young Siouxsie Sioux Taken by Lynn Goldsmith in 1980
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1980, Siouxsie Sioux stood at the forefront of the post-punk and gothic rock movements, both musically and […]
Hauntingly Beautiful Black and White Photos Taken by Richard Beymer on the Final Shooting Day of “Twin Peaks”
This post was originally published on this siteTwin Peaks is an American mystery-horror drama television series created by Mark Frost and David Lynch. It premiered […]
30 Snapshot Portraits of Hitch-Hikers Taken by Doug Biggert From the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteGood Samaritan and amateur photographer, Doug Biggert, photographed nearly 500 pictures of hitch-hikers he picked up on his […]
Teenage Janet Jackson Photographed by Harry Langdon for Her Self-Titled Debut Album, 1982
This post was originally published on this siteJanet Jackson is the debut studio album by Janet Jackson, released in September 1982 by A&M Records. Upon […]