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Artist
Carl Van Vechten, 17 Jun 1880 - 21 Dec 1964
Sitter
Viola Essen, 1926 - 1 Jan 1969
Date
1944
Type
Photograph
Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
Image/Sheet: 8.8cm x 13.8cm (3 7/16" x 5 7/16")
Topic
Interior
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bird
Costume\Headgear\Hat\Plumed
Postcard
Symbols & Motifs\Putti
Viola Essen: Female
Viola Essen: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Movie actor
Viola Essen: Performing Arts\Performer\Dancer
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
