
Yoshiko Tsubouchi in “Shima no Musume” (The Island Girl) directed by Nomura Hotei, Shōchiku prod., 1933 (src: early Japanese cinema)
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Yoshiko Tsubouchi in “Shima no Musume” (The Island Girl) directed by Nomura Hotei, Shōchiku prod., 1933 (src: early Japanese cinema)

Olive Cotton ::
Tea cup ballet, circa 1935 / src: artgallery.nsw.gov.au
‘This picture evolved after I had bought some inexpensive cups and saucers […] The angular handles reminded me of arms akimbo, and that led to the idea of making a photograph to express a dance theme.’ [quoted from source]
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Olive Cotton ::
Glasses, circa 1937 / src: artgallery.nsw.gov.au
‘Glasses is a significant work in the oeuvre of Australian photographer Olive Cotton. The photograph is emblematic of Cotton’s enduring artistic preoccupation with exhibiting the beauty and value of everyday objects.’ [quoted from source]
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Max Dupain :: Tamara Tchinarova in the ballet Les Presages, Sydney, 1936-39
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