Explore the iconic work of legendary fashion and society photographer, Madame d'Ora, in our comprehensive book that showcases her unique talent for capturing the glamour and poignant moments of 20th-century Europe. This hardback edition, measuring 235 x 285 mm and containing 220 pages, offers a stunning visual journey through the life of Dora Kallmus (1881-1963), renowned as the most celebrated portraitist of fin de sičcle Vienna. After moving to Paris in the 1920s, Madame d'Ora established one of the most fashionable Art Deco portrait studios, where she immortalized luminaries like Pablo Picasso, Josephine Baker, and Colette. This exquisite volume accompanies the largest exhibition of her work in the United States, unveiling different periods of her life—from her privileged upbringing in Vienna, where she was born to Jewish intellectuals, to her resilience during the Holocaust as a prominent society portraitist. As an essential addition for photography enthusiasts and fans of historical art, this book elegantly encapsulates both the beauty and struggles depicted through Madame d'Ora's lens. Perfect as a thoughtful gift or a coffee table book, add this unique piece of art history to your collection today.

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CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 235 x 285 mm
Pages: 220
Bind: hardback
Author: Monika Faber Publisher: Prestel Publishing
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.

We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.