JOAN CRAWFORD - Lot 113

Lot n° 113
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JOAN CRAWFORD - Lot 113
JOAN CRAWFORD MGM Art deco publicity portrait, 1920s. Photo, vintage sepia silver print, captioned on back. 25.5 x 20.3 cm. One corner point handled. Note: Superb portrait of Joan Crawford taken for MGM in the late 1920s, a pivotal period corresponding to the emergence of the modern star system and the transition from silent to talkies. The image perfectly illustrates the Art Deco aesthetic then dominant in Hollywood: clean lines, geometric volumes, stylized staging and sophisticated costumes. The well-constructed pose highlights the actress' slender figure in a flowing, body-hugging dress, accentuating verticality and movement. The contrast between the softness of the sepia-toned print and the rigor of the minimalist set reinforces the timeless elegance of the composition. The accessories (jewels, wavy hairstyle) contribute to the glamorous image of Crawford, then on the rise at MGM. MGM portraits from this period are particularly sought-after for their print quality and their role in disseminating the stars' image to the press and public. The sepia tonality, typical of the late 1920s, and the presence of a caption on the back, confirm the authenticity and promotional use of the document. This type of print, both aesthetic and historical, is an important testimony to the golden age of American cinema and its visual codes.
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