Portrait of Maria KIEVA
Photography
Inventory number
2021.10.12.12.PH.FA.1925.USAuthors:
Wide World Photos Inc (American, first half of the 20th century)House of Paul Caret (French (Russian origin) 1919 - 1929)
Description
Photograph portrait of Maria KIEVA (also spelled Maria KEIVA), a Russian singer and wife of Nicolas KATKOV, the artistic director of the House of Paul Caret. The picture of the woman was taken at the Century Theatre in New York, and the lady is wearing a pale mauve georgette gown, embroidered in beads and sequins in Art Deco design, with pleated painted inserts, a Russian ermine wrap and a long two strand pearl beaded necklace complete the costume. Both pieces were designed by Paul Caret fashion house.Material
Analog photographyOrigin
November 13 1925 New York, United StatesDimensions
Length : 17 cmHeight : 24 cm