Studio Harcourt - Gérard Philipe, 1951.

Studio Harcourt in Paris, formerly known as Studio Harcourt, is a photography studio founded in 1933 by Cosette Harcourt at No. 11, Christophe-Colomb Street in Paris. In 1934, the Lacroix brothers joined as press officers and Robert Ricci, son of Nina Ricci. This studio is well known for its black-and-white photographs of film stars and celebrities. Having a photograph taken in the studio was considered a standard for the French upper middle class.

Cosette Harcourt began to specialize in photographs of film stars and French culture with glamour, in black and white. The photos were taken with a luminous and distinctive style, very recognizable. This typical Harcourt style consisted of a portrait taken at close range, with optimal lighting, where a halo of light and shadow was commonly created on a background ranging from gray to black. The subject’s attitude was personal, often with a slight smile. Harcourt appears very clearly in every photograph.

Details:
Title: Gérard Philipe, 1951.
Author(s): Studio Harcourt
Photolithographic print on thick glossy high-quality paper with a stamp from the publishing house/press agency.
Dimensions: 28.8 x 19.8 cm.
'Copyright Studio Harcourt" on the verso of the image (see photos).
Excellent condition

Shipping: It is shipped properly protected.