September 2012
Beginner
304 pages
5h 31m
English
Self Portrait

Edward S. Curtis
Portrait: Miss N

Gertrude Kasebier
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Formal: What constitutes a good portrait? First and foremost, it must show more than what a person looks like. It must show his or her personality—who the person really is. This portrait does just that. It is a 1902 photograph of a young, attractive, and sensual showgirl, Evelyn Nesbit. She is very much at ease, as we can see from her engaging facial expression and body position. She reveals herself ...
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