Weston, Edward. Faith Domergue (standing on rocks), 1947. gelatin silver print, Image: 12.7 x 9.5 cm (5 x 3 3/4 in.); Paper: 12.7 x 9.5 cm (5 x 3 3/4 in.). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Longstreth, 2019.163. Copyrighted undefined.

Faith Domergue (standing on rocks)

1947

Edward Weston

Edward Weston (American, 1886–1958)

Photography

Faith Domergue (standing on rocks), 1947. Edward Weston (American, 1886–1958). Gelatin silver print; image: 12.7 x 9.5 cm (5 x 3 3/4 in.); paper: 12.7 x 9.5 cm (5 x 3 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Longstreth 2019.163 © Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York It seems odd, considering Weston’s many sensual portraits and nudes, that he depicted actress Faith Domergue as prim and proper. While the actress was known for her smoldering sexuality, she is photographed here costumed for a film role that exemplified pent-up passion. She was starring as a nineteenth-century Corsican maiden who pushes her brother to avenge their father’s murder.

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Weston, Edward
Classification: Photograph
Formatted Medium: gelatin silver print
Medium: gelatin, silver, print
Dimensions: Image: 12.7 x 9.5 cm (5 x 3 3/4 in.); Paper: 12.7 x 9.5 cm (5 x 3 3/4 in.)
Inscribed: Inscription: Written in pencil on verso: “17”
Departments: Photography
Accession Number: 2019.163
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Longstreth
Rights Statement: Copyrighted undefined