It’s time for another of my Edward Steichen-like Hollywood makeovers. When I’m in need of some glamour, I head straight for the silent movie headshots of the 1920s, especially as found on Hello Tuesday at Deviant Art, which is where I discovered this photograph of Louise Brooks.
“I never gave away anything without wishing I had kept it; nor kept anything without wishing I had given it away.”
― Louise Brooks
Some of you may remember that I was originally inspired by Edward Steichen’s famous photograph of actress Gloria Swanson covered in lace (Museum of Modern Art). I’ve already done one such of Louise Brooks and this is ‘Take 2’!
In what one might say is now time-honoured fashion, I overlaid Brooks with this lace effect vintage wallpaper from MGB-Stock.
“Most beautiful dumb girls think they are smart and get away with it, because other people, on the whole, aren’t much smarter.”
― Louise Brooks
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Take care and keep laughing!
Love it. You do Steichen proud. I’ve got a lot of catching up to do on your blog. Looks like I missed a lot. Take care. Lucy
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Bless you, Lucy!
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They are wonderful portraits aren’t they Sarah and I do think your lacy overlay works perfectly with them!
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Much thanks, Jane!
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I really like this and the quote is great too!
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Thank you. 🙂
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most welcome!
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I really love this – so different.
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Thank you very much, Kerry.
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I could look at pictures of Louise Brooks all day. Your treatment has given this photo a whole new appeal, Sarah. Just a shame that the hat is covering her sublime bob!
Best wishes, Pete. x
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That bob is incomparable!
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Adds a wonderful bit of mystery to her already smoky eyes. Love this one Sarah – have a lovely weekend.
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Thank you, Mary. Happy Sunday!
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This is such an effective picture Sarah, Her face almost appears to be growing out of the pattern.
xxx Humongous Hugs xxx
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I’m so glad you like it, David. Huge hugs for a lovely week. xx
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The pattern on her face looks incredible! Love It!
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Bless you, Syd!
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I read her memoirs, Lulu in Hollywood, a couple of months ago. She sounded like a fascinating person.
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I’ve read the same book and agree.
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