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Severn, Margaret, Miss, and an unidentified dancer, 1923 Creator: Arnold Genthe
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Severn, Margaret, Miss, and an unidentified dancer, 1923 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Severn, Margaret, Miss, and an unidentified dancer, 1923
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Arm Around Bare Feet Beach Expressive Feet Foot Margaret Severn Position Sand Sandy Severn Margaret Side By Side View To Sea Waters Edge Barefoot
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This photograph, titled "Severn, Margaret, Miss, and an Unidentified Dancer," was captured by renowned American photographer Arnold Genthe in 1923. The image portrays two women, Margaret Severn and an unnamed dancer, engaged in a lively dance performance on a sandy beach. The setting is the picturesque coastline of the United States, with the vast expanse of the sea serving as a stunning backdrop. Margaret Severn, dressed in a flowing, white dress, stands with her arms around the waist of the dancer, who wears a long, flowing skirt and is barefoot. Both women have expressive faces, their bodies in motion as they dance side by side. The contrast between their dark and light attire against the sandy background and the water's edge adds to the visual appeal of the image. Arnold Genthe, a pioneer in the field of photography, expertly captured this moment in time using a nitrate negative process, resulting in a beautiful image. The photograph is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the performing arts during the 1920s in the United States. The location, the bodies in motion, and the connection between the two women convey a sense of freedom, joy, and the beauty of the human experience. This image, with its timeless quality, continues to captivate viewers and evoke a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era.
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