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Woman working in a courtyard, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
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Woman working in a courtyard, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Woman working in a courtyard, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926
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This evocative photograph, titled "Woman working in a courtyard, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926," captures a moment of quiet contemplation and daily life in the vibrant city of New Orleans during the 1920s. Taken by renowned photographer Arnold Genthe, the image showcases the unique blend of architecture and culture that defined the Southern United States during this era. The photograph features a woman dressed in simple, turn-of-the-century attire, as she tends to a birdcage filled with colorful parrots in the shade of a courtyard. The intricately detailed building exterior, with its ornate columns and wrought-iron balconies, serves as a stunning backdrop to the scene. The courtyard, filled with lush greenery and dappled sunlight, adds to the sense of tranquility and escape from the bustling city life outside. The use of a nitrate negative adds to the image's historical significance, as this photographic process was popular during the early 20th century but has since been largely replaced by more modern methods. The Library of Congress, which houses this precious piece of American heritage art, preserves this image for future generations to appreciate the rich history and culture of New Orleans and the United States during the 1920s.
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