Sarah Blackwood writes about the photographer Lora Webb Nichols and her collection of images that document life in the American West.
These are women who were more than just beautiful, they were talented and were able to have successful careers for themselves during a period when men dominated the entertainment industry. With the passage of time, many of these stars have dimmed and are now only distant memories, but one name continues to sparkle... Maude Fealy. Known for her great beauty and talent, the actress was probably photographed more than any other actress of the early 1900s. Her popular photographs were collected all over the world. Her youthful beauty made her a popular subject for postcards; and here are some of our favorites...
The Book-Binder with his Instruments of his Profession & The Woman Book-Binder A pair of copper plate engravings after Engelbrecht (1701), probably late 19th century or early twentieth century. Printed on wove paper and framed in mid-century frames, with information regarding the tools pasted to verso. A lovely pair for bibliophiles and binders alike. I am particularly taken with the woman book-binder with her skirt composed of books and binding, while the male book-binder offers a lesson in the historical tools of the trade. Each print measures 9.25" by 12", and they are in excellent condition. Found by The Wandering Poetess in Westport CT.
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Joseph, the descendant of an Armenian family that fled the Ottoman Empire, tries to conceal his heritage, but he will have to confront denial and fear after falling in love with an Armenian woman.\nJoseph is the descendant of an Armenian family that fled the Ottoman Empire during the genocide of the early twentieth century. A talented cellist, he is unable to come to terms with his family's burden. As he sets out on his adult life and musical career, Joseph hopes to break free from his heritage at the expense of concealing his roots. But when he falls in love with an Armenian woman, he is forced to confront denial and fear. The characters in this layered tale face a difficult choice: cling to the past and seek redress, even revenge, or move on and risk losing hold of their legacy. Set in Geneva, New York, and Yerevan, Such a Dangerous Silence explores exile and identity.
Woman in the Park by Henri-Edmond Cross , 1909. Henri-Edmond Cross produced an array of work in the final two decades of his life that played a pivotal role in the development of early twentieth century modernist painting
These are women who were more than just beautiful, they were talented and were able to have successful careers for themselves during a period when men dominated the entertainment industry. With the passage of time, many of these stars have dimmed and are now only distant memories, but one name continues to sparkle... Maude Fealy. Known for her great beauty and talent, the actress was probably photographed more than any other actress of the early 1900s. Her popular photographs were collected all over the world. Her youthful beauty made her a popular subject for postcards; and here are some of our favorites...
“Joan of Arc” by Frank Godwin We love the American dramatic arts! The movies, comics, and novels. We also love the Golden Age of Illustration, an American art movement retroactively named by admirers of the great American illustrators of the early Twentieth Century, such as Norman Rockwell or Jessie Wilcox Smith. Frank Godwin, the artist of this exciting Joan of Arc painting, was one of them. He did book and magazine covers amongst many other things. This is from The Book of Courage, by Hermann Hagedorn, published in 1930. We find it thrilling and a great chance to see St. Joan through an American lens. We have looked at thousands of Joan of Arc paintings. They are usually either her in jail or at the stake, or, like this one, holding the banner and leading the charge. Of the latter, this is one of our absolute favorites. It stirs the American part of our Catholic heart! This is a great picture for any young person taking Joan as a Confirmation Saint, or anyone like us who just loves cool Catholic stuff. An art historian, Jim Vadeboncoeur, said of Godwin, “His use of pen and brush in the same illustration demonstrated an understanding of the medium that set his work apart from his contemporaries. It, combined with his tonal skills, gave his work a depth and weight that was seldom equaled.” (source: www.wikiwand.com/en/Frank_Godwin) ** IMPORTANT ** THE IMAGE IS SMALLER THAN THE PAPER! There is a blank border around the image. Approximately 0.5" wide for 5x7, 1.3" for 8.5x11, 1.6" for 11x14, and 1.75" for 13x17 and 16x20. For the two poster sizes, 18x24 and 24x36, we use 0.5" borders. We do this because the ratio of the rectangle of the art almost never matches the rectangle of the paper, and if it did happen to match one size, it would not match the others. Most fine art printers do this because otherwise they’d have to crop the art or warp it to make it fit the paper. The border looks good. It gives the picture a faux matted appearance. There is almost always a little more border either on the left-right sides, or the top-bottom, depending on whether the ratio of the art is wider or taller than the paper. We make Archival Quality fine art prints: – Acid-free paper – Archival pigments – Cardboard backer for sizes 11x14 and less. – Above story of the art – Enclosed in a tight-fitting, crystal-clear bag. – Rated to last 200+ years without fading if kept dry and out of the direct sun. Thanks for your interest! +JMJ+ Sue & John Lincoln, Nebraska You might also enjoy original Catholic Art and Jewelry by me, Sue Kouma Johnson, here on Etsy at www.Etsy.com/shop/TreeOfHeaven Also, check out our Catholic Quote shop, where we are pairing authentic quotes from Saints with Art: www.Etsy.com/shop/CatholicQuote “In order to communicate the message entrusted to her by Christ, the Church needs art.” ~ St. Pope John Paul II Original image is out-of-copyright. Descriptive text and any image alterations (hence the whole new image) © by Sue Kouma Johnson – Classic Catholic Art.
Chellammal's Journal records the journey of a woman in an upper-caste joint family in early twentieth-century Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu. It excavates the complex familial relationships within the walls of the house, and the interplay of love, hurt, affection, disappointment, anger and control which thwart the aspirations of a young woman. In her memoir, Chellammal is especially sensitive to the treatment of young widows in Brahmanical Tamil society. She raises questions and concerns about a society that places its women under tremendous scrutiny, and the reader can feel her indignation at the oppressive social customs that suffocate a woman's ability to have a more complete life. Written at a time when dissent or disagreement by women in Chellammal's circumstances would have been frowned upon, the book provides the reader with a rare, contemporary look at the interior of an upper-caste twentieth-century Tamil household, even as her daughter's translation brings the narrative to life for non-Tamil speaking readers for the first time. Kanchana Viswanathan is a physician by profession and is based in the US. Chellammal's Journal is her first work of translation.
Edward Antoon Portielje (Antwerp, February 8, 1861 - December 18, 1949), a late nineteenth-, early twentieth-century Belgian painter from Antwerp, showed an interest in seemingly disparate subjects; on the one hand, his images of the domestic woman show a sensitivity toward the female sitter and the encompassing environment, while his depictions of Dutch fisherman suggest a versatility in choice of subject matter and execution. Modern audiences will be more familiar with his works dedicated to the perpetuation of the cult of the female, which romantically look back to eighteenth-century style artists and show glimpses into aspects of daily life [Sotheby’s, New York - Oil on panel, 36.8 x 45.7 cm]
Diane von Furstenberg’s 40th anniversary show paid tribute to the contoured cheekbones of Russian ballerinas traveling to Paris in the early twentieth century.
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What Black Love Looked Like From the 1800s to the Present
From the moment of my diagnosis, I pondered the nature of love: Had I left my sons enough of it? Does love endure? Is love bankable? I stumble upon the answer courtesy of an illness that forced me to look back on a childhood marked by loss and love’s absence. In an orphan’s life such as my own, I only now see that if you’re parentless and live on your wits, you look out for love, take it if you find it, look out for more. But you don’t bank the love; you live off reserves, and do not accrue funds. My sons, by contrast, are emotionally entitled; they default to a state of happiness whose roots reach deep, deep into the constancy of love.
A charming collection of vintage photos of gay couples privately and often secretly celebrating their relationships, from 1900 to 1960. While this is a time many now regard as the deeply closeted "dark ages," these photos show gay couples who were clearly out (at least for a moment)-some camping it up for the cameras while others in loving or clearly domestic poses. These photographs were discovered and collected by Sebastien Lifshitz at flea markets and garage sales, the names of the subjects and their photographers lost to time. He was intrigued by the fact that the pictures show couples posed hand in hand, revealing happiness, serenity, and a surprising air of freedom so unlike the image of gays suffering in secret or fighting for their rights. This unique collection inspired Lifshitz to restore to these nameless couples their voices in his documentary movie The Invisibles for which he was awarded the Cesar Award for Best Documentary in 2013.
Scandinavian School, early twentieth century. Inscribed, verso, on stretcher bar, 'Anna Ancher' with indistinct inscription and painted circa 1910. A psychologically-penetrating portrait of a young woman shown in profile, wearing a gold earring and a polychrome silk headscarf, and contrasted against a variegated jade background; an exceptionally lovely figural study filled with character and humor and painted by trained and skilled hand. less
Biography of Dorothy Parker (1893-1967), poet and short story writer known for her acid wit & affiliation with the Algonquin Round Table.
Lovely little cross pin. The cross dangles from a mid century style bow. An enamel Brooch like this was often worn to show support for the British Women's Temperance Association of the late Nineteenth/early Twentieth Century, a precursor or group which ran alongside and was involved with the Suffragette Movement. Please note the condition of the enamel on the cross. If you are looking for perfection, then this may not be for you. It is in good vintage condition and the pin is fastened at the back with a simple round hinge. All my items are vintage and will show normal signs of previous wear. I add items to my little shop every week. If you have any questions or would like further information then please message me. 🎁Please note that all boxes are for photographic purposes only and are not included in the sale🎁 Sadly, I am unable to send items to Germany. This is due to the fact that new packaging laws were introduced there last year and I am not registered to sell and dispatch items to this country. Due to several issues with parcels being severely delayed, I am not currently sending items to Japan.
Bisharin Girls – Egyptian Types and Scenes. Postcard published by LL, circa early twentieth century.
Written by Ethel Waxham Love, a Wellesley College graduate who went to Wyoming in 1905 as a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse, and her son, J. David Love, who later became an eminent geologist, Life on Muskrat Creek tells the fascinating story of a family's day-to-day life on an isolated ranch in early twentieth-century Wyoming. Readers will be held in suspense as they learn about the family's battle with a variety of challenges, including a near-fatal bout with Spanish influenza, life-threatening encounters with livestock and wildlife, and disastrous episodes of fires, flooding, blizzards, and drought. The book's depiction of more ordinary events is equally engaging; Ethel describes becoming a wife and raising children without the support of neighbors, women friends, or a wider family network, and David recounts growing up in a wild and remote place where there was no local school to attend. Readers from all walks of life will find Life on Muskrat Creek to be a lively and provocative book.
Carole Landis (1919-1948) was an American film and stage actress, who worked as a contract-player for Twentieth Century-Fox in the 1940s. Her breakthrough role was as the female lead in the 1940 film One Million B.C., with United Artists. Landis was known primarily as the bosomy blonde movie star who offed herself over Rex Harrison on July 5, 1948, at the age of 29. Here is a lovely portrait photo collection that shows her beauty in the 1940s.
Although I am obsessed with fairy tales, and though I love the fashion and romance of the medieval era, especially as seen through the lens of the 19th and early 20th century artists, if I had to hop into a time machine and go back to any era, it would be the Edwardian era.
