Cleo de Merode | Le Panorama | 1986
From our archives to the marvels of your home, we introduce you this photo collage of Belle Epoque actress and dancer Cleo de Merode. With long hairs of hers and the vigilant look in her eyes, there is no wonder that her real name was Cleopatra.
The photo is actually a page from the French almanac “Le Panorama”. Beautiful Cleo was also the first woman whose photograph was distributed worldwide. Well, it was not this photo, but we proudly present the photo collage.
On the back, you can also see photos of actresses Emma Calve, Méaly et Emilienne D’alençon.
The album itself is entirely devoted to representing French actresses at a time when the superficial layers of society perceived the sensual ladies from the stage as seducers and lower-class women. In spite of the restrictions on female freedom and rights however, the actresses manage to build a successful career that attracted the attention of the audiences, changing the understanding about what theatre is and laying the foundations for its modern version.
This relatively well-preserved item gives you a unique idea for a gift for actors and actresses that want to leave their mark on stage; for lovers of French art; for vintage memorabilia collectors. Apart from some slight tears around the borders and edges of the photo, the page is in good condition, with clear, beautiful hand-writings and contrasting black and white colours.- • Size: 34 x 27 cm
- Elephant Bookstore is pleased to offer vintage products with proven origins. In the Elephant Bookstore you can find original posters and billboards (poster art is our passion) since the early 20th century, books, documents and many other types of items directly related to our recent past.
The original vintage item, this one included, is an example of a wonderful non-standard gift. In fact, our vintage products without exception fall into the category of "non-standard gifts". It is rare to find a product on our market that has such an individual spirit and carries so much history in it.
We call our vintage gifts exclusive, original (and not only because the products are not reproductions, but really original) and non-traditional, but also successful. The vintage gift is rare, necessarily special, always demonstrates an individual attitude and of course very often guarantees success.
