This set comprises three elegant vintage postcards featuring a charming lady, dating from the 1890–1930 period. These standard-sized (5.5 x 3.5 inch) private postcards are hand-colored prints on cardstock. They are original, unmailed cards featuring a female model. Perfect for collectors interested in non-topographical postcards and vintage art, these cards capture the essence of the early 20th century with its unique charm and style. All three images feature delicate hand-coloring; this style is known as \"hand-colored\" photography. It is a traditional technique in which a black-and-white photograph was colored by hand using paints, indelible pencils, or aniline dyes. Hand-coloring has accompanied the development of photography throughout its history. It was particularly common in the 19th century, especially in portrait photography.Sometimes, not only the figures but also specific objects within the image were hand-colored. All the postcards bear the signature \"Valéry, Paris.\" This refers to the renowned photographer Lucien Valéry, a distinguished master active at the turn of the 20th century. His career spanned the period from the late 1890s to the 1930s, with his work bridging the styles of the Belle Époque and Art Deco. He achieved immense popularity by creating portraits of the Parisian bohemian set, cabaret stars, theater actresses, and dancers.
Dear friends, please carefully examine the photographs in this small collection before making a purchase. I strive to provide the most accurate images possible; however, actual colors may vary slightly from how they appear on your screen. I am always happy to answer your questions.
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