From Formes nues, 1935

László Mohohy-Nagy :: From ‘Formes nues’, album de nus féminins, p. 58, 1935. | src Arenberg Auctions
László Mohohy-Nagy :: From ‘Formes nues’, album de nus féminins, pp. 58-59, 1935. | src Musée Français de la Photographie

Formes Nues. Paris, Éditions d’Arts Graphiques et Photographiques, 1935. Spiral binding by Reliure Spirale Brevetée, photographic cover designed by Man Ray.

Limited first edition With 96 photographic reproductions (photogravures) by Laure Albin Guillot, Brassaï, Raoul Hausmann, André Kertesz, Herbert List, Kefer, Dora Maar, Georges Platt-Lynes, Man Ray, etc. “Amongst the numerous artistic manifestations of modern times, photography in all its applications arouses an ever growing interest among the general public. The photographers are guided in their works by various and even adverse conceptions. We have approached the most representative amongst them, who were kind enough to accept our invitation of expressing their unbiassed opinion on the matter, our only object being the coordination of the aggregate of subjects” (introduction). Text in French, English and German.

Anna Robenne in “Mot ljuset”

Russian dancer Anna Robenne in “Mot ljuset” [Towards the Light]. The picture shows how Robenne took an active part in the typical trend of the time. Both Finnish and American material contain traces that indicate that nude dancing was an important component of her broad repertoire. Photographer: Hammarqvist (Olsson’s name has been deleted on one of the pictures in the series). Image source: Theater History Archive, Gothenburg City Museum via I avantgardets skugga by Rikard Hoogland (Published by Gothenburg University)

‘Le Matin’ by Dorothy Wilding

Dorothy Wilding :: ‘Le Matin’ (Unknown woman), chlorobromide print, 1920s. Place unknown (photographer’s studio). | src NPG ~ National Portrait Gallery, London
Dorothy Wilding :: ‘Le Matin’ (Unknown woman), chlorobromide print, 1920s. Place unknown (photographer’s studio). | src NPG ~ National Portrait Gallery, London

French vintage postcard

Vintage French postcard. Unknown photographer. Stamped PC Paris on verso. Sometimes credited as Julien Mandel’s.