Jazz Age Collection (#9)

Portrait of Nat King Cole and Oscar Moore, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Nat King Cole and Oscar Moore, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

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

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

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

Portrait of Joe Helbock, Charlie's Tavern, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Joe Helbock, Charlie's Tavern, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947

Portrait of Harry Carney, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1930. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Harry Carney, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1930

Portrait of Roy J. Carew in his home, 818 Quintana Place NW, Washington, D.C. ca. Feb. 1942

Portrait of Roy J. Carew in his home, 818 Quintana Place NW, Washington, D.C. ca. Feb. 1942

Portrait of Cab Calloway, Strand Theater, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Cab Calloway, Strand Theater, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947

Portrait of Cab Calloway, Columbia studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Cab Calloway, Columbia studio, New York, N.Y. ca. Mar. 1947

Portrait of Erskine Butterfield, Brown Derby(?), Washington, D.C. ca. Mar. 1942. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Erskine Butterfield, Brown Derby(?), Washington, D.C. ca. Mar. 1942

Portrait of Joan Brooks and Duke Niles, New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Joan Brooks and Duke Niles, New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Leonard Bernstein in his apartment, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Leonard Bernstein in his apartment, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Leonard Bernstein in his apartment, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Leonard Bernstein in his apartment, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Bernie Benjamin and George (George David) Weiss in their office, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947
Portrait of Bernie Benjamin and George (George David) Weiss in their office, New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Count Basie, Ray Bauduc, Bob Haggart, Harry Edison, Herschel Evans...Washington, c1941
Portrait of Count Basie, Ray Bauduc, Bob Haggart, Harry Edison, Herschel Evans, Eddie Miller, Lester Young, Matty Matlock, June Richmond, and Bob Crosby, Howard Theater, Washington, D.C. ca. 1941

Portrait of Charlie Barnet, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Charlie Barnet, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

Portrait of Mildred Bailey, Carnegie Hall(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Mildred Bailey, Carnegie Hall(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1947

Portrait of Mildred Bailey, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Mildred Bailey, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

Portrait of George Avakian in his office or home, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of George Avakian in his office or home, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938

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

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

Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Louis Armstrong, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and Bob Graettinger, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

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

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

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Portrait of Bunk Johnson, George Lewis, Alcide Pavageau, Kaiser Marshall... N.Y. c. June 1946
Portrait of Bunk Johnson, George Lewis, Alcide Pavageau, Kaiser Marshall, Jim Robinson, and Don Ewell, Stuyvesant Casino, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Mister (Billie Holiday's dog), New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Mister (Billie Holiday's dog), New York, N.Y. 1946

Poster, Washington, D.C. 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Poster, Washington, D.C. 1938

Poster, Washington, D.C. 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Poster, Washington, D.C. 1938

Poster, Washington, D.C. 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Poster, Washington, D.C. 1938

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

Portrait of Mel Tormé, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Mel TormU, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Dottie Reid, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dottie Reid, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Nellie Lutcher, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Nellie Lutcher, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Nellie Lutcher, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Nellie Lutcher, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Frankie Laine and Jimmy Crawford, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of and Jimmy Crawford, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Frankie Laine, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Frankie Laine, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Frankie Laine, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Frankie Laine, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Frankie Laine and Jimmy Crawford, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Frankie Laine and Jimmy Crawford, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Frankie Laine and Mitch Miller, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Frankie Laine and Mitch Miller, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Jimmy Crawford, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jimmy Crawford, New York, N.Y. 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.