This is an exceptionally striking and undeniably sophisticated vintage photograph capturing a glamorous blonde woman in a moment that feels both staged and intimate, almost cinematic in its execution. The subject stands before a full-length mirror, allowing us to see her simultaneously from the front and the back—an elegant compositional device that heightens both the allure and the artistry of the image. She is dressed in a shimmering, form-fitting evening gown, likely sequined, which clings to her figure and falls to the floor in a sleek silhouette, finished with high heels that accentuate her posture and poise. In her hands she holds what appears to be a magazine or program—possibly entertainment-related—suggesting a connection to nightlife, performance, or the world of cabaret. Her expression, as caught in the mirror, is confident, slightly provocative, and knowingly aware of the viewer, while her turned back reveals the graceful lines of her shoulders and the daring cut of the gown. The setting, with its tiled walls, sconces, and understated furnishings, evokes a refined European interior—likely a dressing area or lounge space connected to performance or leisure culture. The overall effect is stylish, suggestive, and very much in keeping with mid-20th century Parisian glamour photography. It is entirely appropriate to describe this image as risqué, though tastefully so.. The reverse provides important and quite desirable provenance. It is stamped: RISS-PHOTO (Paris and Deauville). This indicates a professional photographic studio operating out of Paris’s 16th arrondissement—an affluent district associated with high society. Deauville is a famed seaside resort long associated with luxury, fashion, and entertainment culture. Studios in these locations often produced publicity and glamour photographs for entertainers, which aligns very well with the character of this image. The photograph measures approximately 9 1/8 by 6 7/8 inches and is printed on heavy-weight photographic paper, thicker than a typical press photo. This is consistent with a presentation or studio print rather than a standard news-service photograph. SOLD
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