Studio Harcourt - Marlene Dietrich, 1938. Studio Harcourt

Studio Harcourt in Paris, formerly known as Studio Harcourt, is a photography studio founded in 1933 by Cosette Harcourt at number 11, rue Christophe-Colomb in Paris. In 1934, the Lacroix brothers joined as press chiefs and Robert Ricci, son of Nina Ricci. This studio is well known for its black-and-white photographs of film stars and celebrities. Owning 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. Photos were taken with a bright and distinctive lighting style that was highly recognizable. This typical Harcourt style consisted of a portrait shot at close range, with its best lighting, where a halo of light and shadow was usually created over a background ranging from gray to black. The subject’s attitude was personal, often with a faint smile. Harcourt is very prominent in every photograph.

Details:
Title: Marlene Dietrich, 1938.
Author(s): Studio Harcourt
Photolithographic print on thick, glossy high-quality paper with the press/editorial agency seal.
Dimensions: 28.8 x 19.8 cm.
"Copyright Studio Harcourt" on the front of the image (see photos).
Excellent condition

Shipping: It is shipped adequately protected.