San Jose Mercury (Kalifornien) - Elisabeth Taylor
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A 1981 silver gelatin portrait print of Elisabeth Taylor by San Jose Mercury (California).
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San Jose Mercury News, Elizabeth Taylor, Hollywood icon, historic press photo, before 1981.
Silver gelatin print 24 x 18 cm, crop marks, scaling details and editorial marks on the front, description and stamp on the back.
Provenance: private collection Berlin; the historic press print presumably originates from the image archive of the American daily newspaper San Jose Mercury / San Jose Mercury-News in California. On the back there are original archive and date stamps from October 31 and December 19, 1981, a red department/section stamp “THEATER,” handwritten archive notes, and partially preserved newspaper labels reading “MERCURY.”
Condition: good, age-appropriate condition. The images are part of the condition description.
About
Elegant black-and-white portrait of the British-American actress Elizabeth Taylor (1932–2011), one of the most significant Hollywood icons of the 20th century. The two-time Oscar winner is depicted with an elaborate updo, opulent jewelry, and a plunging dress. The classical composition and the high-contrast lighting emphasize her extraordinary presence.
The archival material falls into a significant phase of Elizabeth Taylor's career. In 1981 she celebrated her Broadway debut with Lillian Hellman’s play "The Little Foxes" and was nominated for a Tony Award for her portrayal of Regina Giddens. In the fall of that year the production played in Los Angeles.
An authentic testament to historic Hollywood and celebrity photography with noteworthy editorial-archive history.
San Jose Mercury News, Elizabeth Taylor, Hollywood icon, historic press photo, before 1981.
Silver gelatin print 24 x 18 cm, crop marks, scaling details and editorial marks on the front, description and stamp on the back.
Provenance: private collection Berlin; the historic press print presumably originates from the image archive of the American daily newspaper San Jose Mercury / San Jose Mercury-News in California. On the back there are original archive and date stamps from October 31 and December 19, 1981, a red department/section stamp “THEATER,” handwritten archive notes, and partially preserved newspaper labels reading “MERCURY.”
Condition: good, age-appropriate condition. The images are part of the condition description.
About
Elegant black-and-white portrait of the British-American actress Elizabeth Taylor (1932–2011), one of the most significant Hollywood icons of the 20th century. The two-time Oscar winner is depicted with an elaborate updo, opulent jewelry, and a plunging dress. The classical composition and the high-contrast lighting emphasize her extraordinary presence.
The archival material falls into a significant phase of Elizabeth Taylor's career. In 1981 she celebrated her Broadway debut with Lillian Hellman’s play "The Little Foxes" and was nominated for a Tony Award for her portrayal of Regina Giddens. In the fall of that year the production played in Los Angeles.
An authentic testament to historic Hollywood and celebrity photography with noteworthy editorial-archive history.
Details
Date of print
1981
Artist
San Jose Mercury (Kalifornien)
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Title of artwork
Elisabeth Taylor
Condition
Age-appropriate condition
Technique
Gelatin-silver print
Height
23 cm
Width
18 cm
Signature
Stamped
Genre
Portrait
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