[Paper Moon Studio Portrait]

Unknown

1900s–1930s · Chromolithograph · Photographs

The popularity of lunar imagery in the early twentieth century led some postcard publishers to produce humorous or erotic variations on the theme. Some sets of cards feature celebrities or commedia dell’arte characters, such as Pierrot and Columbine, cavorting on the moon.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1900s–1930s

Medium

Chromolithograph

Department

Photographs

Credit line

Gift of Peter J. Cohen, 2018