Offered here is a striking early 20th-century French theatrical postcard featuring the actress Lily Rimma, photographed in an elegant studio pose by the celebrated Paris photographer Reutlinger. This is a beautifully composed full-length portrait, showing the performer leaning against an ornate balustrade, framed by classical architectural columns—an image clearly intended to convey refinement, poise, and stage presence. Rimma is dressed in a flowing Edwardian gown rendered in delicate hand-applied pink coloration, with lace detailing, ribbon accents, and a richly patterned hem. She wears a large, dramatic hat with veil, a bracelet, and a pendant necklace, all contributing to the unmistakable theatrical glamour of the period. Her relaxed yet confident pose and direct gaze reflect the visual language commonly used for actresses and singers in Paris at the height of the Belle Époque. The postcard bears the Reutlinger, Paris studio credit in the image. It was issued by S.I.P. (Société Industrielle de Photographie), a well-known French publisher responsible for many high-quality performer postcards of this era. The postcard is part of a series (No.1310). The divided back postcard is consistent with circa 1903–1905 production. This is a fine example of a hand-colored theatrical postcard, combining high photographic quality with subtle color work. SOLD
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