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Artist
Carl Van Vechten, 17 Jun 1880 - 21 Dec 1964
Sitter
Francisco Moncion, 6 Jul 1922 - 1995
Viola Essen, 1926 - 1 Jan 1969
Date
November 20, 1944
Type
Photograph
Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
Image/Sheet: 8.6cm x 13.9cm (3 3/8" x 5 1/2")
Topic
Costume\Jewelry\Earring
Interior
Costume\Headgear\Hat
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bird
Postcard
Francisco Moncion: Male
Francisco Moncion: Performing Arts\Choreographer
Francisco Moncion: Performing Arts\Performer\Dancer\Ballet
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