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Evening Dresses for Vogue
Steichen, Edward J., born 1879 - died 1973 - Enlarge image
Evening Dresses for Vogue
- Object:
Photograph
- Date:
1930 (photographed)
ca. 1966 (printed) - Artist/Maker:
Steichen, Edward J., born 1879 - died 1973 (photographer)
- Materials and Techniques:
Gelatin silver print
- Museum number:
CIRC.969-1967
- Gallery location:
In Storage
This photograph appeared in the American edition of Vogue fashion magazine. It epitomises the glamour of 1930s fashion and captures the desirable look of the period. Here you can see a dress made of extravagant and luxurious fabrics. Dramatic contrasts of light and dark bring out the tactile and visual qualities of the silk georgette, satin and ermine fur trim.
Many of the most important photographers of the day worked for Vogue, which became well-known for the quality of its fashion photography. Edward Steichen took this photograph. In the late 1930s he was the principle 'in-house' photographer for Condé Nast, the publisher of Vogue.
