Fashion Portrait by Alberto Korda – 1950s Havana – Signed Original Photograph
Item Condition:
Used– Excellent condition for its age. Some natural toning and wear consistent with vintage photographic paper (see photos).
Description:
This listing features a rarefashion portrait photographby celebrated Cuban photographerAlberto Korda (1928–2001). Before becoming the Revolution’s official photographer, Korda was Havana’s leading fashion and advertising photographer, producing elegant and glamorous portraits that defined Cuban style in the 1950s.
This image showcases a striking female model in profile, wearing a dramatic hat with feather details. The high-contrast lighting, soft background, and graceful composition highlight Korda’s mastery of glamour photography, reminiscent of Parisian and Hollywood studio portraits of the era.
Photographer:Alberto Korda
Date of Image:circa 1950s
Subject:Fashion portrait (female model in hat with feather)
Medium:Gelatin silver / fiber-based photographic print
Size:[Insert exact dimensions, e.g., 11 x 14 inches]
Signature/Seal:Embossed stamp visible in lower margin
Condition:Used – Excellent overall; minor toning and surface wear due to age
Provenance:Private collection
Certificate of Authenticity:Available
Historical Significance:
While Korda is best known worldwide for his iconic image ofChe Guevara, his early work in Havana’s fashion world established him as a photographer of extraordinary technical and artistic talent. These pre-Revolution photographs are increasingly rare and highly collectible, representing a glamorous era of Cuban history that contrasts sharply with the images of struggle and revolution that later defined his career.
Shipping:
Carefully packaged and shipped with insurance and tracking. International shipping available.
Authenticity guaranteed.A unique opportunity to own a signed example ofKorda’s pre-Revolution fashion photography— a rarely seen side of one of the 20th century’s most influential photographers.
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