Alphonse Mucha began to take photographs in the early 1880s, probably in Vienna, with a borrowed camera. It was not until he had gained some recognition in Paris and sufficient funds that he purchased his first camera. Mucha’s photographic output grew dramatically after his move to a large studio in the rue du Val deContinue reading “The Photography of Alphonse Mucha From Between 1896 and the Early 1900s”
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27 Amazing Vintage Photos That Show What Risqué Ladies in the Early 20th Century Looked Like
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27 Vintage Photos of Mick Jagger from the 1960s
Mick Jagger was born on July 26, 1943, in Dartford, England. As the lead singer of the Rolling Stones, Jagger has become a rock legend known for his gritty, blues-influenced songs and charismatic stage presence. He has delighted a legion of fans for more than four decades. In 1960, Jagger was accepted to the LondonContinue reading “27 Vintage Photos of Mick Jagger from the 1960s”
Marsha Hunt: Mick Jagger’s Inspiration For His Song ‘Brown Sugar’
Marsha Hunt (born 1946) is an American actress, novelist, singer and former model, who has lived mostly in Britain and Ireland. She achieved national fame when she appeared in London as Dionne in the long-running rock musical Hair. She had close relationships with Marc Bolan and Mick Jagger, and became Mick’s inspiration for his songContinue reading “Marsha Hunt: Mick Jagger’s Inspiration For His Song ‘Brown Sugar’”
35 Vintage Photos Showing Men’s Fashion in the Early 20th Century
During the early 1900s, easy to see Edwardian men’s clothing was relatively formal, with specific outfits worn at different times of the day. Interestingly, it was during the 1900-1919 years that for the first time, clothing started to be mass-produced. This reduced the need to have something tailor-made and ready made clothing more accessible forContinue reading “35 Vintage Photos Showing Men’s Fashion in the Early 20th Century”
60 Beautful Hollywood Actresses of the 1930s
30 Amazing Portraits of Hollywood Icons During the 1960s & 1970s
When you think of enchanting images of Hollywood stars — Marilyn Monroe wrapped up in silk sheets, Audrey Hepburn flashing a knowing grin — do you wonder about the person behind the camera? And how they possibly captured that delicate moment? For the past 50 years, photographer Douglas Kirkland has found new angles on theContinue reading “30 Amazing Portraits of Hollywood Icons During the 1960s & 1970s”
26 Fascinating Vintage Photos of Ernest Hemingway With His Beloved Cats
Being a “cat person” comes with an unfortunate stigma. But that was definitely not the case for Ernest Hemingway. The manliest man to ever hit the literary scene had a soft spot in his heart for felines. One of his companions was a six-toed white cat named Snowball, a white polydactyl kitten that Hemingway receivedContinue reading “26 Fascinating Vintage Photos of Ernest Hemingway With His Beloved Cats”
