Portraits of prostitutes in Storyville, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 4
Image Count:
2
Abstract:
Photographs created by E. J. Bellocq chiefly of nude prostitutes in Storyville, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1910-1915, and printed from his negatives by an unidentified printer, probably in 1950. E. J. Bellocq (1873-1949), born John Ernest Joseph Bellocq, was a commercial photographer who worked in New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1902-circa 1940. Bellocq is best known for his photographs of prostitutes working in Storyville, the legalized red light district of New Orleans. and Print No. 4 depicts a nude woman posed sitting sideways on a wooden chair with her legs crossed in front of a draped window. A large steamer trunk and wooden shelves are partially visible on the left edge of the image.
Description:
Linen mat tape affixed to verso of each print with a pencil number inscription, 1-7, probably inscribed by Abraham Stransky. and Pencil inscriptions on the verso of each print in an unidentified hand, probably transcribed from original mats: "Ernest J. Bellocq (?-1938) Storyville, photog. New Orleans, La."; "Test print obtained by me (A. S.) in 1950, from owner of the glass negatives at that time"; "Photo: circa: 1912"; "See: 'E. J. Bellocq,' Pub. by Museum of Modem Art - 1970 & Rose, Al: 'Storyville, New Orleans' - 1974"; and "Bellocq made photos: 1895-1930s."
Subject (Geographic):
Storyville (New Orleans, La.)--Pictorial works
Subject (Name):
Bellocq, E. J, Stransky, Abraham,--1910-1995, and Stransky, Abraham,--1910-1995--Ownership
Subject (Topic):
Photographers--Louisiana--New Orleans, Photography of the nude, Photography of women--Louisiana--New Orleans, Photography, Artistic, and Prostitutes--Louisiana--New Orleans--Pictorial works
Portraits of prostitutes in Storyville, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 7
Image Count:
2
Abstract:
Photographs created by E. J. Bellocq chiefly of nude prostitutes in Storyville, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1910-1915, and printed from his negatives by an unidentified printer, probably in 1950. E. J. Bellocq (1873-1949), born John Ernest Joseph Bellocq, was a commercial photographer who worked in New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1902-circa 1940. Bellocq is best known for his photographs of prostitutes working in Storyville, the legalized red light district of New Orleans. and Print No. 7 depicts a nude woman posed reclining on an upholstered chaise lounge among several large pillows. She also wears a necklace with a medallion and shoes. Two pillows on the chaise lounge depict respectively a bulldog and a United States flag. In the background, an electrical cord hangs over the latch of a door and wraps around the doorknob, probably as an improvised burglary deterrent.
Description:
Linen mat tape affixed to verso of each print with a pencil number inscription, 1-7, probably inscribed by Abraham Stransky. and Pencil inscriptions on the verso of each print in an unidentified hand, probably transcribed from original mats: "Ernest J. Bellocq (?-1938) Storyville, photog. New Orleans, La."; "Test print obtained by me (A. S.) in 1950, from owner of the glass negatives at that time"; "Photo: circa: 1912"; "See: 'E. J. Bellocq,' Pub. by Museum of Modem Art - 1970 & Rose, Al: 'Storyville, New Orleans' - 1974"; and "Bellocq made photos: 1895-1930s."
Subject (Geographic):
Storyville (New Orleans, La.)--Pictorial works
Subject (Name):
Bellocq, E. J, Stransky, Abraham,--1910-1995, and Stransky, Abraham,--1910-1995--Ownership
Subject (Topic):
Photographers--Louisiana--New Orleans, Photography of the nude, Photography of women--Louisiana--New Orleans, Photography, Artistic, and Prostitutes--Louisiana--New Orleans--Pictorial works
Portraits of prostitutes in Storyville, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 3
Image Count:
2
Abstract:
Photographs created by E. J. Bellocq chiefly of nude prostitutes in Storyville, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1910-1915, and printed from his negatives by an unidentified printer, probably in 1950. E. J. Bellocq (1873-1949), born John Ernest Joseph Bellocq, was a commercial photographer who worked in New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1902-circa 1940. Bellocq is best known for his photographs of prostitutes working in Storyville, the legalized red light district of New Orleans. and Print No. 3 depicts a nude woman reclining on a wicker chaise lounge with a pillow.
Description:
Linen mat tape affixed to verso of each print with a pencil number inscription, 1-7, probably inscribed by Abraham Stransky. and Pencil inscriptions on the verso of each print in an unidentified hand, probably transcribed from original mats: "Ernest J. Bellocq (?-1938) Storyville, photog. New Orleans, La."; "Test print obtained by me (A. S.) in 1950, from owner of the glass negatives at that time"; "Photo: circa: 1912"; "See: 'E. J. Bellocq,' Pub. by Museum of Modem Art - 1970 & Rose, Al: 'Storyville, New Orleans' - 1974"; and "Bellocq made photos: 1895-1930s."
Subject (Geographic):
Storyville (New Orleans, La.)--Pictorial works
Subject (Name):
Bellocq, E. J, Stransky, Abraham,--1910-1995, and Stransky, Abraham,--1910-1995--Ownership
Subject (Topic):
Photographers--Louisiana--New Orleans, Photography of the nude, Photography of women--Louisiana--New Orleans, Photography, Artistic, and Prostitutes--Louisiana--New Orleans--Pictorial works
Portraits of prostitutes in Storyville, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 1
Image Count:
2
Abstract:
Photographs created by E. J. Bellocq chiefly of nude prostitutes in Storyville, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1910-1915, and printed from his negatives by an unidentified printer, probably in 1950. E. J. Bellocq (1873-1949), born John Ernest Joseph Bellocq, was a commercial photographer who worked in New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1902-circa 1940. Bellocq is best known for his photographs of prostitutes working in Storyville, the legalized red light district of New Orleans. and Print No. 1 depicts a partially nude woman posed standing in profile beside a bentwood bed; her left arm rests on a draped nightstand. She wears opera stockings with bows, as well as underwear gathered at her waist, which exposes her torso. Other elements of the room include a canopy and lace mosquito curtain over the bed, as well as a comforter, pillows, and flower on it. Artwork in the room includes a portrait of a woman and sculpture of a female figure on the nightstand, as well as an indistinct portrait of a woman in a heart-shaped mat on the wall.
Description:
Linen mat tape affixed to verso of each print with a pencil number inscription, 1-7, probably inscribed by Abraham Stransky. and Pencil inscriptions on the verso of each print in an unidentified hand, probably transcribed from original mats: "Ernest J. Bellocq (?-1938) Storyville, photog. New Orleans, La."; "Test print obtained by me (A. S.) in 1950, from owner of the glass negatives at that time"; "Photo: circa: 1912"; "See: 'E. J. Bellocq,' Pub. by Museum of Modem Art - 1970 & Rose, Al: 'Storyville, New Orleans' - 1974"; and "Bellocq made photos: 1895-1930s."
Subject (Geographic):
Storyville (New Orleans, La.)--Pictorial works
Subject (Name):
Bellocq, E. J, Stransky, Abraham,--1910-1995, and Stransky, Abraham,--1910-1995--Ownership
Subject (Topic):
Photographers--Louisiana--New Orleans, Photography of the nude, Photography of women--Louisiana--New Orleans, Photography, Artistic, and Prostitutes--Louisiana--New Orleans--Pictorial works
Portraits of prostitutes in Storyville, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 5
Image Count:
2
Abstract:
Photographs created by E. J. Bellocq chiefly of nude prostitutes in Storyville, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1910-1915, and printed from his negatives by an unidentified printer, probably in 1950. E. J. Bellocq (1873-1949), born John Ernest Joseph Bellocq, was a commercial photographer who worked in New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1902-circa 1940. Bellocq is best known for his photographs of prostitutes working in Storyville, the legalized red light district of New Orleans. and Print No. 5 depicts a nude woman posed standing with her hands held behind her back before a door. She also wears a necklace with a medallion and shoes.
Description:
Also inscribed on verso by collector Abraham Stransky: "New Orleans (given to me 1950 by owner of a lot of these glass negatives).", Linen mat tape affixed to verso of each print with a pencil number inscription, 1-7, probably inscribed by Abraham Stransky., and Pencil inscriptions on the verso of each print in an unidentified hand, probably transcribed from original mats: "Ernest J. Bellocq (?-1938) Storyville, photog. New Orleans, La."; "Test print obtained by me (A. S.) in 1950, from owner of the glass negatives at that time"; "Photo: circa: 1912"; "See: 'E. J. Bellocq,' Pub. by Museum of Modem Art - 1970 & Rose, Al: 'Storyville, New Orleans' - 1974"; and "Bellocq made photos: 1895-1930s."
Subject (Geographic):
Storyville (New Orleans, La.)--Pictorial works
Subject (Name):
Bellocq, E. J, Stransky, Abraham,--1910-1995, and Stransky, Abraham,--1910-1995--Ownership
Subject (Topic):
Photographers--Louisiana--New Orleans, Photography of the nude, Photography of women--Louisiana--New Orleans, Photography, Artistic, and Prostitutes--Louisiana--New Orleans--Pictorial works
Portraits of prostitutes in Storyville, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 2
Image Count:
2
Abstract:
Photographs created by E. J. Bellocq chiefly of nude prostitutes in Storyville, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1910-1915, and printed from his negatives by an unidentified printer, probably in 1950. E. J. Bellocq (1873-1949), born John Ernest Joseph Bellocq, was a commercial photographer who worked in New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1902-circa 1940. Bellocq is best known for his photographs of prostitutes working in Storyville, the legalized red light district of New Orleans. and Print No. 2 depicts a nude woman wearing a sleeping cap and reclining upon a sheet with geometric patterns on an upholstered wooden chaise lounge.
Description:
Linen mat tape affixed to verso of each print with a pencil number inscription, 1-7, probably inscribed by Abraham Stransky. and Pencil inscriptions on the verso of each print in an unidentified hand, probably transcribed from original mats: "Ernest J. Bellocq (?-1938) Storyville, photog. New Orleans, La."; "Test print obtained by me (A. S.) in 1950, from owner of the glass negatives at that time"; "Photo: circa: 1912"; "See: 'E. J. Bellocq,' Pub. by Museum of Modem Art - 1970 & Rose, Al: 'Storyville, New Orleans' - 1974"; and "Bellocq made photos: 1895-1930s."
Subject (Geographic):
Storyville (New Orleans, La.)--Pictorial works
Subject (Name):
Bellocq, E. J, Stransky, Abraham,--1910-1995, and Stransky, Abraham,--1910-1995--Ownership
Subject (Topic):
Photographers--Louisiana--New Orleans, Photography of the nude, Photography of women--Louisiana--New Orleans, Photography, Artistic, and Prostitutes--Louisiana--New Orleans--Pictorial works
Portraits of prostitutes in Storyville, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 6
Image Count:
2
Abstract:
Photographs created by E. J. Bellocq chiefly of nude prostitutes in Storyville, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1910-1915, and printed from his negatives by an unidentified printer, probably in 1950. E. J. Bellocq (1873-1949), born John Ernest Joseph Bellocq, was a commercial photographer who worked in New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1902-circa 1940. Bellocq is best known for his photographs of prostitutes working in Storyville, the legalized red light district of New Orleans. and Print No. 6 is a variant depiction of the same woman and setting from print no. 2. The woman has shifted her pose slightly.
Description:
Imperfect: losses along the lower left corner and upper left of image., Linen mat tape affixed to verso of each print with a pencil number inscription, 1-7, probably inscribed by Abraham Stransky., and Pencil inscriptions on the verso of each print in an unidentified hand, probably transcribed from original mats: "Ernest J. Bellocq (?-1938) Storyville, photog. New Orleans, La."; "Test print obtained by me (A. S.) in 1950, from owner of the glass negatives at that time"; "Photo: circa: 1912"; "See: 'E. J. Bellocq,' Pub. by Museum of Modem Art - 1970 & Rose, Al: 'Storyville, New Orleans' - 1974"; and "Bellocq made photos: 1895-1930s."
Subject (Geographic):
Storyville (New Orleans, La.)--Pictorial works
Subject (Name):
Bellocq, E. J, Stransky, Abraham,--1910-1995, and Stransky, Abraham,--1910-1995--Ownership
Subject (Topic):
Photographers--Louisiana--New Orleans, Photography of the nude, Photography of women--Louisiana--New Orleans, Photography, Artistic, and Prostitutes--Louisiana--New Orleans--Pictorial works
