Cléo de Mérode
Photograph
late nineteenth century (photographed)
late nineteenth century (photographed)
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Photographic portrait of the dancer Cléo de Mérode, or Cléopatra Diane de Mérode, (1875-1966), taken by Benque, late nineteenth century.
Object details
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| Title | Cléo de Mérode (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Photographic print on card |
| Brief description | Photographic portrait of the dancer Cléo de Mérode, or Cléopatra Diane de Mérode, (1875-1966), taken by Benque, late nineteenth century |
| Physical description | Photographic portrait of the dancer Cléo de Mérode, or Cléopatra Diane de Mérode, (1875-1966), taken by Benque. It features a full length profile portrait of Mérode who is wearing an open gown with full sleeves and a wide trained skirt. Her head is tilted slightly backwards and her gaze is directed away from the viewer. She is standing with her arms outstretched, holding open the gown to reveal the underskirt beneath. |
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| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Summary | Photographic portrait of the dancer Cléo de Mérode, or Cléopatra Diane de Mérode, (1875-1966), taken by Benque, late nineteenth century. |
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| Accession number | S.152-2016 |
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| Record created | April 15, 2016 |
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