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 11, Christophe-Colomb Street 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 and in black and white. Photos were taken in a bright and distinctive style that was highly recognizable. This typical Harcourt style consisted of a close-up portrait, with its best lighting, where a halo of light and shadow was usually created against a background ranging from gray to black. The subject's attitude was personal, often with a slight smile. Harcourt is very prominently present in every photograph.

Details:
Title: Gérard Philipe, 1951.
Author(s): Studio Harcourt
Photolithographic print on thick glossy high-quality paper with the stamp of the publisher/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.