Actress Katharine Hepburn, adjusting her hat in mirror while in costume on set of her Broadway play “The Philadelphia Story” 1941
The Berlin Wall, 1962
—Burt Lancaster
New York, N.Y. 1954
oil on canvas
Photo by Ezra Stoller
“If you took acting away from me, I’d stop breathing.”
—Ingrid Bergman
Manhattan Courtyard, New York, 1945
More here.
From 515 Madison Avenue, New York, 1941
Wood and Silver Omer counter by Itzhak Luvaton
”…וספרתם לבם ממחרת השבת, מיום הביאכם את עמר התנופה – שבע שבתות תמימות תהיינה…” (ויקרא כג)
“From the day after the Sabbath, the day you brought the sheaf of the wave offering, count off seven full weeks…” (Leviticus 23)
This Omer counter is made of Rosewood and Sterling Silver. Inside the parchment is hand-painted, each number with a different decoration.
License Photo Studio, New York, 1934
that David Graham House kinda looks like Frank Lloyd Wright. Wonder if he was a student? Tuesday Weld looks like Lolita! That Waltham Watch – I’ll bet a good watchmaker could overhaul it. At the very least it needs to be cleaned and oiled.
My mother laughs at this – my late grandfather had a Girrard-Perrigeux (sp?) that he bought in the 40s. My parents let me wear it to Jr High school.
Years later my Dad decided he wanted to wear it and had it cleaned and oiled (they are still around apparently). He was surprised at what it was worth, and here they let me wear it as a 13 year old.
How’d that guy jump over the hay?
I think the best pictures are the impromptu ones – not posed – and there are some good ones today.
Just handed the Waltham to an excellent watchmaker. Fingers crossed.
Another fantastic Friday Photos edition, Robert. I really do wait with great anticipation for your Friday posts. I get up in the morning, make coffee and let the dogs outside, then I head straight for SeraphicPress.com.
– The Tuesday Weld photo is marvelous. Her eyes are so expressive.
– The Rodney Smith photo is fun and imaginative.
– I like your dad’s Waltham watch. I’m curious, there doesn’t appear to be a shadow on your arm, but the numbers look as if there is a shadow of some sort. The 2,3 and 4 look to be gold, but the other side looks much darker. I detect a change in the number 4 as well. Is this a shadow causing the effect, or has something else cause a permanent change to the colors?
– I am intrigued by the Vivian Maier photo of NYC. I really like the elegant lamp post. It caught my eye immediately. I wonder what that location looks like today. Do you have any idea where the picture was taken?
So much in today’s edition. I like the car, the posters, and the David Graham House. The latter reminds me of several of Wright’s designs where he incorporated nature into the home in a similar fashion.
I also like the Omer counter. It is beautiful. The Vermeer… is that all of the Cupid figure, or are they still removing the cover-up job? Fascinating process!
Finally, I think my favorite photo is the Edward Weston photo of NYC. I love it. The buildings have a marvelous Art-Deco influence. Here is a larger version:
https://artblart.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/08-from-515-madison-avenue-new-york-web.jpg
Every building seems to have some sort of architectural detailing to it. I suspect many of the “lower” building are gone now. Alas, for my taste, architecture was better when it had arched windows, detailed facades, master brickwork, and incorporated something more aesthetic than merely maximizing interior space.
Lastly, your granddaughter has expressive eyes as well. Keep up the great work, Robert!
At a certain angle the numbers on the Waltham change tone. Glad you enjoy Friday Photos. I do too.
More of the Cupid figure will be revealed. Reportedly, it’s a full figure which represents love, playing off the unknown contents of the letter.