Jazz Age Collection (#3)

Portrait of Eve Knight, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Eve Knight, 1938

Portrait of Eve Knight, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Eve Knight, 1938

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Laurindo Almeida, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Laurindo Almeida, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Chico Alvarez and June Christy, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Chico Alvarez and June Christy, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Pete Rugolo and June Christy, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Pete Rugolo and June Christy, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of June Christy and Bob Cooper, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of June Christy and Bob Cooper, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Jack Costanzo, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jack Costanzo, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Jack Costanzo, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jack Costanzo, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Shelly Manne, and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Shelly Manne, and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948

Stan Kenton Orchestra, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Stan Kenton Orchestra, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Laurindo Almeida, and Shelly Manne, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Laurindo Almeida, and Shelly Manne, 1947 or 1948

Stan Kenton Orchestra, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Stan Kenton Orchestra, 1947 or 1948

Stan Kenton Orchestra, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Stan Kenton Orchestra, 1947 or 1948

Stan Kenton Orchestra, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Stan Kenton Orchestra, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Jack Costanzo, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jack Costanzo, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, WORK, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, WORK, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Carlos Gastel, and Bob Gioga, New York, N.Y. 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Carlos Gastel, and Bob Gioga, New York, N.Y. 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Jerry Jerome, ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jerry Jerome, ca. June 1947

Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Jordan, Paramount Theater(?), New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of James P. (James Price) Johnson, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. May 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of James P. (James Price) Johnson, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. May 1946

Portrait of Chubby Jackson, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Chubby Jackson, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Chubby Jackson, Conte Candoli, and Emmett Carls, Esquire Club...Long Island, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Chubby Jackson, Conte Candoli, and Emmett Carls, Esquire Club, Valley Stream, Long Island, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Chubby Jackson, Esquire Club, Valley Stream, Long Island, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Jay Higginbotham, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jay Higginbotham, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938

Portrait of Dean Hudson, ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dean Hudson, ca. Aug. 1946

Portrait of Ann Hathaway, Washington Square, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ann Hathaway, Washington Square, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of Ann Hathaway, Washington Square, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ann Hathaway, Washington Square, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of Ann Hathaway, Washington Square, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ann Hathaway, Washington Square, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of King Guion, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of King Guion, 1938

Portrait of Jerry Gray, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jerry Gray, New York, N.Y. 1946

Glenn Miller Orchestra(?), New York, N.Y.(?), 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Glenn Miller Orchestra(?), New York, N.Y.(?), 1938

Portrait of Jerry Gray, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jerry Gray, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938

Glenn Miller Orchestra(?), New York, N.Y.(?), 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Glenn Miller Orchestra(?), New York, N.Y.(?), 1938

Portrait of Benny Goodman, 400 Restaurant, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Benny Goodman, 400 Restaurant, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Vincente Gomez, Café Society Uptown(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Vincente Gomez, CafU Society Uptown(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Vincente Gomez, Café Society Uptown(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Vincente Gomez, CafU Society Uptown(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Vincente Gomez, Café Society Uptown(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Vincente Gomez, CafU Society Uptown(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Vincente Gomez, Café Society Uptown(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Vincente Gomez, CafU Society Uptown(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Adele Girard, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Adele Girard, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

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Step back in time to the vibrant and energetic world of the Jazz Age. The 1920s were a period of immense cultural transformation, where music, dance, and art collided in a dazzling display of creativity. One cannot mention the Jazz Age without envisioning the iconic dance known as Charleston. With its fast-paced footwork and infectious rhythm, this dance became synonymous with the era's exuberance and freedom. In 1927, Al Jolson took center stage in "The Jazz Singer, " marking a significant milestone in cinematic history as it was one of the first films to feature synchronized sound. Jolson's powerful voice captivated audiences and solidified his status as an American singing legend. Meanwhile, another form of liberation emerged during this time - Nacktkultur or nudism. Eduard Thony captured this unconventional lifestyle through his striking drawings, challenging societal norms and advocating for personal expression. Tango fever swept across Vienna with Willy Herzig's sheet music cover for "Zum 5 Uhr Tee. " This passionate Argentinean dance found its way into ballrooms worldwide, captivating dancers with its sensuality and intricate steps. Silent film stills transported viewers into enchanting worlds filled with music. These images allowed audiences to immerse themselves in stories brought to life by orchestras accompanying these silent masterpieces on screen. Josephine Baker graced stages around the world during her rise to fame in 1926. Through black-and-white photography, her magnetic presence shone brightly as she mesmerized audiences with her unique blend of jazz-inspired performances. Katherine Dudley's gelatin silver print from 1922 captures a moment frozen in time - an elegant lady adorned in glamorous attire reminiscent of flapper fashion that defined women's style during this era. Alexandra Exter showcased her artistic prowess through set designs for both Shakespearean plays like Macbeth and jazz musicals. Her illustrations transported theatergoers into visually stunning worlds, where imagination and creativity knew no bounds.