This is the first appearance in print of this image. Vanity Fair magazine used the best coated paper and fine printing to render these images almost like a real photograph. The image has a rich duotone appearance.

Edward Steichen [1879-1973]. “More than mere reflections of a single personality, Steichen's Hollywood portraits were cultural manifestations of the American public's consuming fascination with celebrity and fame. In the 1920s and 1930s, Hollywood was America's foremost entertainment industry, its stars the industry's most potent and alluring product. In the Hollywood portraits, Steichen infused his imagery with theatrical lighting and progressive ideas of design drawn from major art movements of the day, such as the streamlined forms of art deco and the elemental constructions of cubism. The men, including Fred Astaire and Charlie Chaplin, boast all the genteel accouterments of a refined elegance coupled with robust individuality. The women, among them Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich, project a liberated, self-possessed demeanor.” – from the Frye Art Museum web site.

Magazine clipping, about 10x14" +/-; complete as found.

Item complete. VG or better condition. Defects beyond ordinary wear noted: none noted = none present. Scan is indicative of general condition.