John French and Daphne Abrams in a tailored suit
Photograph
1957 (published), 2009, October (printed)
1957 (published), 2009, October (printed)
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A black and white photograph of a woman wearing a black suit holding her arm out and clutching a handbag. Below her is the photographer John French, kneeling next to his camera and tripod
Object details
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| Title | John French and Daphne Abrams in a tailored suit (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | photography |
| Brief description | Fashion photograph by John French (1907-66). 'John French and Daphne Abrams in a tailored suit', published in the TV Times, 1957. |
| Physical description | A black and white photograph of a woman wearing a black suit holding her arm out and clutching a handbag. Below her is the photographer John French, kneeling next to his camera and tripod |
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| Gallery label | John French (1907–66)
John French and Daphne Abrams in a
tailored suit, published in the TV Times
1957
French often left the actual release of the shutter
to his assistants. On this occasion however, he
inserted himself into the picture, kneeling behind
a tripod-mounted Rolleiflex with the shutter
release cable in his hand. His crouched, slightly
rumpled presence gives a sense of behind-thescenes
studio work and contrasts playfully with
the polished elegance of the model beside him.
Gelatin silver print (printed 2009)
Museum no. E.227-2011(23/7/2016-5/3/2017) |
| Production | Print made by Jerry Jack, from an original John French negative held in the archive of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. |
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| Accession number | E.227-2011 |
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| Record created | March 14, 2011 |
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