Jazz Age Collection (#5)

Portrait of Eddie Sauter, George Handy, Edwin A. Finckel, Ralph...Museum of Modern Art, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Eddie Sauter, George Handy, Edwin A. Finckel, Ralph Burns, Johnny Richards, and Neal Hefti, Museum of Modern Art, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947

Portrait of Edwin A. Finckel, Ralph Burns, Eddie Sauter, Johnny... Museum of Modern Art, N.Y
Portrait of Edwin A. Finckel, Ralph Burns, Eddie Sauter, Johnny Richards, Neal Hefti, and George Handy, Museum of Modern Art, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947

Portrait of Louis Armstrong, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Armstrong, 1938

American Federation of Musicians, ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
American Federation of Musicians, ca. Jan. 1947

American Federation of Musicians, ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
American Federation of Musicians, ca. Jan. 1947

American Federation of Musicians, ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
American Federation of Musicians, ca. Jan. 1947

American Federation of Musicians, ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
American Federation of Musicians, ca. Jan. 1947

American Federation of Musicians, ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
American Federation of Musicians, ca. Jan. 1947

American Federation of Musicians, ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
American Federation of Musicians, ca. Jan. 1947

Portrait of Mary Lou Williams, Howard Theater, Washington, D.C. 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Mary Lou Williams, Howard Theater, Washington, D.C. 1938

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

Portrait of Margaret Whiting and Johnny Desmond, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Margaret Whiting and Johnny Desmond, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Margaret Whiting, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Margaret Whiting, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Paul Whiteman, Joe Mooney, Andy Fitzgerald, Gaeton (Gate) Frega...N.Y. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Paul Whiteman, Joe Mooney, Andy Fitzgerald, Gaeton (Gate) Frega, and Jack Hotop, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Josh White, Café Society (Downtown), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Josh White, CafU Society (Downtown), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Josh White, Café Society (Downtown), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Josh White, CafU Society (Downtown), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Henry Wells, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Henry Wells, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Ted Weems and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940. Creator: Delia Potofsky Gottlieb
Portrait of Ted Weems and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940

Portrait of Ted Weems and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940. Creator: Delia Potofsky Gottlieb
Portrait of Ted Weems and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940

Portrait of Ted Weems, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ted Weems, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940

Portrait of Charlie Ventura and Herb Abramson, National studio(?), New York, N.Y. ca. 1946

Portrait of Charlie Ventura, William P. Gottlieb's home (table tennis room), N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Sarah Vaughan, Café Society (Downtown), New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Sarah Vaughan, CafU Society (Downtown), New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946

Portrait of Toby Tyler, Washington, D.C. ca. Dec. 1941. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Toby Tyler, Washington, D.C. ca. Dec. 1941

Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Victor studio(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Victor studio(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Lennie Tristano, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lennie Tristano, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Portrait of Dave Tough, Eddie Condon's (basement), New York, N.Y. ca. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dave Tough, Eddie Condon's (basement), New York, N.Y. ca. 1946

Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Victor studio, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jack Teagarden, Victor studio, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of Sylvia Syms, Little Casino(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Sylvia Syms, Little Casino(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Joe Sullivan, New York, N.Y. ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Joe Sullivan, New York, N.Y. ca. Jan. 1947

Portrait of Billy Strayhorn, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Billy Strayhorn, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Billy Strayhorn, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Billy Strayhorn, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Jo Stafford, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jo Stafford, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. July 1946

Portrait of Jo Stafford, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jo Stafford, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. July 1946

Portrait of Jo Stafford, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jo Stafford, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. July 1946

Portrait of Dick Stabile, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dick Stabile, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Charlie Spivak and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940. Creator: Delia Potofsky Gottlieb
Portrait of Charlie Spivak and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940

Portrait of Tab Smith, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Tab Smith, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Frank Sinatra, Liederkrantz Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Frank Sinatra, Liederkrantz Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947

Portrait of Gene Sedric, The Place, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Gene Sedric, The Place, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Gene Sedric, The Place, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Gene Sedric, The Place, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Eddie Safranski, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Eddie Safranski, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Eddie Safranski, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Eddie Safranski, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Pee Wee Russell, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Pee Wee Russell, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Pete Rugolo, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Dec. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Pete Rugolo, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Dec. 1946

Portrait of Pete Rugolo, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Pete Rugolo, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Red Rodney, 400 Restaurant(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Red Rodney, 400 Restaurant(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

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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.