Portrait of Cléo de Mérode
Photography
Inventory number
2022.3.25.13.PH.VI.1904.FRAuthor:
Léopold-Émile REUTLINGER (French, Callao 1863 - 1937 Paris)Description
Cabinet format photograph depicting a young woman, a famous French dancer, Cléo de Mérode (Cléopâtre-Diane de MERODE, 27 September 1875 – 17 October 1966). She is represented in a high waisted gown, richly decorated with lace, sequin embroideries, and pearls on the short sleeves. Her hair is attached on the back, separated in the center, and covered with a net made of ribbons, with a large ribbon crossing her forehead, tied in a bow on the side. Her neck is adorned with multi strand choker necklace, and a longer necklace going down her chest.Materials
Analog photographyCardboard
Origin
1904 Paris, FranceDimensions
Length : 10.5 cmHeight : 16 cm