Olga de Meyer

Adolf de Meyer

ca. 1912 · Platinum print · Photographs

Renowned for her beauty and style, de Meyer’s spouse was, in a sense, his first fashion model. Here, dramatic backlighting emphasizes her sinuous form, enshrouded in shimmering fabric and fur. Her gaze conveys a haughty bemusement that elevates the tableau from costume play to regal sophistication.

Artist

Adolf de Meyer

Date

ca. 1912

Medium

Platinum print

Department

Photographs

Credit line

Gift of Paul F. Walter, 2009