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Madame D'ora
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Explore the captivating world of Madame d'Ora, the iconic fashion and society photographer who captured the essence of 20th-century Europe. This exquisite hardback book features 220 pages filled with stunning photography that chronicles the glamour and trials of an era. Born Dora Kallmus in 1881, her remarkable journey takes you from the opulent streets of fin de sičcle Vienna to the vibrant art scene of 1920s Paris. This book showcases her Art Deco portrait studio, where she immortalized legends like Pablo Picasso, Josephine Baker, and Colette. Delve into the diverse chapters of her life, reflecting her experiences as a groundbreaking portraitist, an artist shaped by her heritage, and a survivor of the Holocaust. Each page offers an insight into the artistic brilliance of Madame d'Ora and her profound influence on fashion photography. Ideal for photography enthusiasts, art lovers, and historians alike, this publication stands as a tribute to a remarkable woman who documented an unforgettable period in history. Bringing elegance and history together, this must-read book is perfect for those looking to enrich their collection of photography books or seeking inspiration from one of the greatest portraitists of her time.
Author: Monika Faber Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 235 x 285 mm
Pages: 220
Publication Date: 28-02-2020
Discover the work of legendary fashion and society photographer Madame d'Ora, who documented both the glamour and the tragedy of 20th-century Europe. Born Dora Kallmus (1881-1963), the Austrian fashion and portrait photographer who went by the moniker Madame d'Ora was the most acclaimed portraitist of fin de siÄŤcle Vienna. After relocating to Paris in the 1920s, she opened one of the most stylish Art Deco portrait studios where her models included Pablo Picasso, Josephine Baker, and Collette, among many others. This book, accompanying the largest exhibition devoted to Madame d'Ora ever presented in the United States, includes sections focusing on the different periods of the photographer's life, from her early upbringing as the daughter of Jewish intellectuals in Vienna, to her days as a premier society portraitist, through her survival during the Holocaust.
Author: Monika Faber Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 235 x 285 mm
Pages: 220
Publication Date: 28-02-2020
Discover the work of legendary fashion and society photographer Madame d'Ora, who documented both the glamour and the tragedy of 20th-century Europe. Born Dora Kallmus (1881-1963), the Austrian fashion and portrait photographer who went by the moniker Madame d'Ora was the most acclaimed portraitist of fin de siÄŤcle Vienna. After relocating to Paris in the 1920s, she opened one of the most stylish Art Deco portrait studios where her models included Pablo Picasso, Josephine Baker, and Collette, among many others. This book, accompanying the largest exhibition devoted to Madame d'Ora ever presented in the United States, includes sections focusing on the different periods of the photographer's life, from her early upbringing as the daughter of Jewish intellectuals in Vienna, to her days as a premier society portraitist, through her survival during the Holocaust.
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