Maryse Damia.
- Date:
- [between 1909 and 1940?]
- Reference:
- 3306345i
- Part of:
- The James Gardiner Collection.
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Black and white photograph of Marie-Louise Damien, a French singer and actress known by her stage name Damia, wearing a floral shawl, a large stone ring and posed in profile eyes closed looking to the sky. She was publicly lesbian and had relationships with the architect Eileen Gray, and artist and filmmaker Gab Sorère.
Publication/Creation
Paris : J.R.P.R, [between 1909 and 1940?]
Physical description
1 photographic postcard ; 14 x 8.9 cm
Notes
The title has been taken from wording on the object.
Reference
Wellcome Collection3306345i
Languages
Subjects
Where to find it
Photograph album on lesbian depictions, male impersonation, gender and masculinity
Location Status Access Closed stores