Weston, Edward. Faith Domergue (reclining), 1947. gelatin silver print, Image: 12.6 x 9.6 cm (4 15/16 x 3 3/4 in.); Paper: 12.6 x 9.6 cm (4 15/16 x 3 3/4 in.). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Longstreth, 2019.162. Copyrighted undefined.

Faith Domergue (reclining)

1947

Edward Weston

Edward Weston (American, 1886–1958)

Photography

Faith Domergue (reclining), 1947. Edward Weston (American, 1886–1958). Gelatin silver print; image: 12.6 x 9.6 cm (4 15/16 x 3 3/4 in.); paper: 12.6 x 9.6 cm (4 15/16 x 3 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Longstreth 2019.162 © Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York Actress Faith Domergue (1924–1999) was just fifteen when she attracted the eye of Howard Hughes. He fell in love with her and was determined to make her a star. Weston was commissioned to photograph her in character and costume for Vendetta, the film Hughes hoped would catapult her to stardom. Despite its commercial and critical failure, Domergue went on to a long career in film and television.

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Weston, Edward
Classification: Photograph
Formatted Medium: gelatin silver print
Medium: gelatin, silver, print
Dimensions: Image: 12.6 x 9.6 cm (4 15/16 x 3 3/4 in.); Paper: 12.6 x 9.6 cm (4 15/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Inscribed: Inscription: Written in pencil on verso: “15”
Departments: Photography
Accession Number: 2019.162
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Longstreth
Rights Statement: Copyrighted undefined