Portrait of the actor LAVRETZKY

Photography

Inventory number
2023.2.8.1.PH.TH.1929.FR
Author:
Nicolas YAROVOFF (Born russian in 1883 - based in Uruguay)
Description
Photograph representing the theater actor LAVRETZKY, who notably played in the Coq d'or. He wears a white blouse and a straw hat on his head, his face is made up in white with thin lips and drawn eyelashes reminiscent of the character of Pierrot created by the Franco-Bohemian mime Jan Kaš by DVORAK known as Jean-Gaspard Deburau (1796-1846);

Former personal collection of the dancer and choreographer Serge LIFAR.
Material
Analog photography
Origin
1929 France
Dimensions
Length : 23 cm
Height : 29 cm