Zaida Ben-Yusuf : New York portrait photographer / by Frank H. Goodyear III ; with contributions by Elizabeth O. Wiley and Jobyl A. Boone
2008, First Edition. London ; New York : Merrell ; Washington : In Association With National Portrait Gallery. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 240 pages; Physical desc. : 240 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Catalogue of an exhibition held at National Portrait Gallery (Washington) , 11 Apr. - 1 Sept. 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 234-237) and index. Subjects: Ben-Yusuf, Zaida --Portrait photography --New York (State) --New York --Exhibitions. Summary: In the early twentieth century Zaida Ben-Yusuf (1869-1933) was one of the busiest photographers in New York City, maintaining a fashionable studio on Fifth Avenue, exhibiting her distinctly modern portraits across America, Europe and Russia, and publishing work in many magazines. Her self-portraits also challenged traditional perceptions of female identity. This striking book celebrotes Ben-Yusuf's achievement, showcasing a significant selection of her elegant and compelling portraits featuring prominent artistic and political figures of the day. Item #155005
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