Sunday, February 26, 2012

Photo Love: The Secret Lives of Women by Lillian Bassman

Women possess a grace in movement that may pass unnoticed in every day life.

The female form has been celebrated in works of art for thousands of years and it is easy to see why through the lens of the late Lillian Bassman.  There is an elegance and serenity to women when they feel at ease and truly comfortable - Bassman referred to this as the secret lives of women. She was a female photographer that really tried to capture a different side of women. I imagine that any woman can be both glamorous and beautiful (especially under such an expert eye an beautiful gowns).

I love that her photography here emulates illustrations.  Perhaps great art then does live in the intimate portrayals of the secret lives of women and is an endeavor to be enjoyed by all.
Have a lovely week!
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22 lovely thoughts:

Kavery said...

Her work is a testament to women's grace and beauty. Fab post

The Dainty Dolls House said...

Amazing, loved these!! Happy Monday doll xx

The Blonde Duck said...

So elegant!

Tanvi said...

I was gonna say what Kavery said! Simply amazing!

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Sam said...

Oh wow, I really love these, so regal and classic! The first one has caught my eye, black and white designs have so much more character somehow

MosaMuse said...

so classic and beautiful :)
xo
MosaMuse

Kim said...

You always post the best images! I love the necklace and gown in the first photo. Have a wonderful week!

Fashion, Art and other fancies said...

As a dancer, grace in movement is never overlooked. xx

Bonnie said...

So gorgeous. Classic beauty right here.

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Heather said...

Beautiful photos! I love classic images like these.

FashionJazz said...

These are gorgeous pics :) xx

{The Perfect Palette} said...

Really captivating imagery.

Bravoe Runway said...

Her photographs are absolutely amazing, and black and white photos when done well are always my favorite!

imfashionstoned said...

OMG I love this ♥!

Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle said...

I really love her work! So sad she passed away, but what a great body of work she created!

xo mary jo

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

I love all of these! They remind me of the types of photos that I used to illustrate when I began back in high school :) xoxo

FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION said...

such amazing photos! xo
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Sarah Roads said...

So gorgeous, she really gets it!

Kim (A Very Sweet Blog) said...

These are gorgeous! I love them.
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honey my heart said...

each photo is just so beautiful and feminine. she captures elegance so nicely.

Snezhana Gross said...

Inspiring works, amazing.

Johanna said...

Man, these are amazing. I am pretty sure these women are 100x's more graceful than I. Ha!

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