Portrait of Arlette DORGÈRE
Photography
Inventory number
2022.4.5.17.PH.FA.1913.FRAuthor:
Henri MANUEL (French, Paris 1874 - 1947 Neuilly-sur-Seine)Description
Paper photograph depicting a young woman, a famous French actress, dancer and singer, Arlette DORGÈRE (born Anna Mathilde Irma JOUVE, 8 June 1880 – 1965). She is dressed in a gown by the House of Paquin, consisting of a silk dress, with an embroidered bodice, and elbow length sleeves, trimmed with fur, and a turkish turban in silk chiffon, embellished with aigrette feathers in the center. The high collar of the dress is made of fine lace, and adorned with multistrand pearl beaded necklace. The lady is holding a bunch of flowers in her hand, raised in front of her face in profile.Materials
Analog photographyPaper
Origin
1913 Paris, FranceDimensions
Length : 25 cmHeight : 32 cm