Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón, (6 July 1907 – 13 July 1954) was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Inspired by the country’s popular culture, she employed a naïve folk art style to explore questions of identity, postcolonialism, gender, class, andContinue reading “23 Amazing Color Portraits of Artist Frida Kahlo During the 1930s – 1950s”
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48 Fabulous Vintage Photos of Actress Greta Garbo From the 1920s to the 1940s
Greta Garbo was born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson on September 18, 1905, in Stockholm, Sweden, to Anna Lovisa (Johansdotter), who worked at a jam factory, and Karl Alfred Gustafsson, a laborer. She was fourteen when her father died, which left the family destitute. Greta was forced to leave school and go to work in a departmentContinue reading “48 Fabulous Vintage Photos of Actress Greta Garbo From the 1920s to the 1940s”
41 Romantic Photos of Couples From Between the 1930s and 1950s
45 Amazing Colorized Vintage Photos of the Life in America during the 1940s
These incredibly amazing photos were colorized by photographer Marie-Lou Chatel. “I’ve always been fascinated with the work of the great photographers of the 20th century. Yet, when I look at their photos, I wonder what they saw in color while taking the photograph.” (Restored and colorized by Marie-Lou Chatel)
54 Colorized Photos of Hollywood Actors From Between the 1920s and 1960s
(Photos colorized by oneredsf1 on Flickr)
68 Wonderful Photos of Ingrid Bergman From the 1930s to the 1960s
Ingrid Bergman (29 August 1915 – 29 August 1982) was a Swedish actress who starred in a variety of European and American films, television movies, and plays. With a career spanning five decades, she is often regarded as one of the most influential screen figures in cinematic history. She won numerous accolades, including three AcademyContinue reading “68 Wonderful Photos of Ingrid Bergman From the 1930s to the 1960s”
23 Vintage Photos From David Bowie’s Childhood
David Robert Jones OAL (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry, Bowie is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative workContinue reading “23 Vintage Photos From David Bowie’s Childhood”
51 Stunning Photos of Fashion & Style Trends of the 1940s
50 Gorgeous Fashion Photos From the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s
Willy Maywald (1907-1985) was a German photographer who grew up in Kleve and attended art school from 1928 to 1931. He moved to Paris in 1931 and was active there through the 1930s. He documented daily life in the streets, cafes, the interiors of the artist’s studios and workshops of Montparnasse and the construction ofContinue reading “50 Gorgeous Fashion Photos From the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s”
20 Fabulous Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley As a Youth During the 1930s and 1940s
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the “King of Rock and Roll”, he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix ofContinue reading “20 Fabulous Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley As a Youth During the 1930s and 1940s”
