Psychic trauma in art; Psychoanalysis and art; Art--Psychological aspects; Salomon, Charlotte, 1917-1943. Leben oder theater?
This thesis explores the presence of the dialectic of trauma in Charlotte Salomon’s magnum opus, Life? or Theatre?, a series of more than seven hundred paintings created during her time in exile in France between 1941 and 1942. In this series,...
"Where Do We Come From? offers a flowing composition divided into three main figure groupings set in a jungle clearing with the sea in the background. In the center a Polynesian Eve, reminiscent of Botticelli's Giuliano de' Medici in the...
“In various letters and diary notes the artist has explained how the preoccupation with ethnological problems, with the symbolism of colors, and certain literary concepts participated in the genesis of this canvas: ‘I painted the nude of a...
Portraits; Theatrical posters; Actors; Actresses; Men; Women
Actor, playwright, and manager Nathan Salsbury (also known as Nate or N. Salsbury) was born in Freeport, Illinois on February 28, 1846 and died December 24, 1902 in Long Branch, New Jersey. In 1875 he organized the musical comedy troupe Salsbury's...
Portrait of woman, probably May de Sousa (1887-1948), sitting in chair, wearing a large hat with feathers atop, dark dress with embroidered overlay, and pearl necklace, and holding a small corsage. Chicago-born actress/singer May de Sousa appeared...
Portraits; Portrait photographs; Theatrical producers & directors; Men
Three-quarter length portrait of Samuel L. Studley, theatrical musical director for the Bostonians comic opera troupe, wearing a thick handlebar mustache, suit, and tie. He stands with left hand in jacket pocket. Inscription on print: Sincerely...
Composite of single portraits of the Musical McGibeny Family, a musical and sketch entertainment ensemble that toured the United States in the late 19th century. They are identified from top row, left to right, as: Viola, Allie, Mrs. Frank, Victor,...
Studio portrait of two babies: Nate Salsbury Jr. (born 1888) and his little brother Milton S. Salsbury (born 1890). They are the sons of Rebecca Samuels Salsbury and actor, playwright, and manager Nathan Salsbury (also known as Nate or N. Salsbury,...
Portrait of Eliza Weathersby with her head tilted to the left and her hair loose down her back. The actress, who died in 1887, was married to actor Nat C. Goodwin (1857-1919). She performed in six productions at Macauley's Theatre between 1875 and...
Portrait of Eliza Weathersby seated and leaning on her right arm, which is resting on an ivy-covered pillar. She holds a flower in her left hand. The actress, who died in 1887, was married to actor Nat C. Goodwin (1857-1919). She performed in six...
Oval-shaped portrait of Eliza Weathersby's face. She appears to be in costume. Her hair is piled atop her head, and she wears a veiled headdress. The actress, who died in 1887, was married to actor Nat C. Goodwin (1857-1919). She performed in six...
Full-length character portrait of Eliza Weathersby standing on a set (amid furniture and a large vase), wearing a knee-length dress, with her long hair in a braid. The actress, who died in 1887, was married to actor Nat C. Goodwin (1857-1919). She...
Three-quarter length portrait of actress Harriet Palmer, who performed in the musical "The Tenderfoot" at Macauley's Theatre in 1904. She wears a hat with plume, suit, and blouse, possibly her costume for her role in "The...
Portrait of actress Belle Gold, who played Desdemona in the Vaudeville musical "The Ham Tree," tilting her head away from the camera, wearing a pleated white blouse with high lacy collar. "The Ham Tree" was performed at...
Character portrait of actress Gertrude Taylor, possibly in costume for her role in the musical "Mr. Pickwick." She is seated in a high-backed wooden chair wearing a white dress with loose drapes and decorative cloth flowers. Her hair is...
Full-length character portrait of actress Trixie Friganza standing on a terrace wearing a long white dress and straw hat and holding a parasol. The portrait was allegedly touched up to make her appear slimmer. Trixie Friganza was born Delia...
Three-quarter length character portrait of actress Belle Gold in the role of Desdemona in the Vaudeville musical "The Ham Tree." Gold, wearing a hat and dress, holds onto Rex (a black-and-white bull terrier), who is perched on a pedestal....
Character portrait of actress Grace Cameron, who appears to be wearing a wedding veil and dress with a pearl necklace and bracelet. She typically performed in musical comedies, including operas and operettas, and served as producer for the Grace...
Portrait of vaudeville and musical comedy actress and singer Emma Carus, who appeared at Macauley's Theatre in "Forty-five Minutes from Broadway" (December 1907) and "The Salt of the Earth" (January 1922). Location of photo...
Three-quarter length portrait of Kate Bensberg with her hair pulled atop her head and her head bent over a book or musical score. She wears a white dress with fitted bodice and full skirt. A patterned shawl is slung over the back of an...
