Art Nouveau beauty
Alexandre De Riquer illustration (1899) and Lalique enamel and glass brooch (1910). Art Nouveau (or Art nouille) is an artistic movement of late 19th century and early 20th century, characterized by sinuous lines and designs inspired by the nature (flowers, trees…). Alphonse Mucha, Elizabeth Sonrel and Gaspar Camps are renowned Art Nouveau illustrators. Source :…
Floral dreams
Alphonse Mucha’s illustration (F. Champenois, 1898) and Michael Michaud ring. Alfons Maria Mucha is an Art Nouveau major figure.
Mucha in love
Alexis Mabille dress and Alphonse Mucha illustration (champagne Moët & Chandon advertising,1899). I have a wonderful book about Alphonse Mucha, Hiroshi Unno, The world of Mucha, A journey to two fairylands : Paris and Czech, 2016.
The cherry Lady
Edie Parker clutch, Red Valentino cherry print and Emile Vernon painting.
Art Deco in Miami
Art Deco ornaments in Miami and Le Bisbetiche’s dress. Miami is renowned for its Art Deco architecture.
The Arabian nights
Léon Carré (1878-1942) illustration (Tarot of the Arabian nights), Swarovski water lilies, moon jewelry by Andrea Fohrman and Josie Natori dress.
Oriental night
Miahatami dress, starry background and Uttermost Kenitra arch large mirror in gold.
The Palais-Royal in photos
The Palais-Royal (Paris 1) is my favourite place in Paris ; it is timeless and elegant. The arcades, the garden and old boutiques (selling stamps, medals, antiques, currency…) made of the Palais-Royal a quiet, timeless and lovely place. Cardinal Richelieu (adviser of King Louis XIII) wanted a home near to the Louvre where the French…
Un feu d’artifice de bonheur
Ghost’s gown, George Barbier’s illustration (“Les fêtes galantes”, 1920s), sun mirror and Doucet sky fabric.
Des bulles de bijoux
Suzanne Belperron’s jewelry and Erté illustration (“The Bubbles”). The illustrator Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) was a master of Art Deco fashion illustrations. Suzanne Belperron Erté
Douceur hivernale
Des petits hauts coat and the bear sculpture (1928) of the French sculptor Pompon (1855-1933). The original sculpture is in the Orsay museum, Paris. We can see a copy of the bear sculpture of Pompon in the Darcy garden, Dijon, France. It was realized by Henry Martinet in 1933 to pay a tribute to Pompon.…
The vintage photographer Paul Tanqueray
Paul Tanqueray (1905-1991) was an English photographer. The well-known photographer Cecil Beaton had been his assistant until 1927. The Paul Tanqueray’s work was weekly published in the magazines Sketch and Tatler. His photos were also regularly in the covers of Theatre World. He shot famous actresses such as Anna May Wong, Vivian Leigh and Tallulah…
Laisser transparaître sa beauté
Paule Ka dress and photo of mine of a building, Dorotheenstadt, Berlin, France.
