Cinematography Collection

Portrait of Greta Garbo, 1927. Artist: Ball, Russell (1896-1942)
Portrait of Greta Garbo, 1927. Private Collection

Elizabeth Taylor, English-American actress, c1950s(?). Artist: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Elizabeth Taylor, English-American actress, c1950s(?). Elizabeth Taylor made her screen debut as a child in Lassie Come Home in 1943

Herbert Marshall, British film and theatre actor, 1934-1935. Taken from Meet the Film Stars, by Seton Margrave. (London, 1934-1935)

Lincoln Triumphant, The Great Statue in the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D. C. c1930s
Lincoln Triumphant, The Great Statue in the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. c1930s. Statue of the16th President of the United States

Ava Gardner, American actress, 20th century. Artist: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Ava Gardner, American actress, 20th century. Ava Gardners cinematic career began in 1941, but she did not become a star until she appeared opposite Burt Lancaster in The Killers in 1946

Clark Gable (1901-1960) and Vivien Leigh (1913-1967), actors, 1940. Gable and Leigh in a scene from Gone With the Wind (1939). From the front cover of Picturegoer magazine (27 April 1940)

Scene from All About Eve, Twentieth Century Fox film, 1950. Artist: Joseph L Mankiewicz
Scene from All About Eve, Twentieth Century Fox film, 1950. Starring Bette Davis and Anne Baxter. Producer: Darryl F Zanuck. Director: Joseph L Mankiewicz

Captain Scott film poster, 1913 C014 / 2073
Captain Scott film poster. This 1913 film told the story of the British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Gene Kelly (1912-1996), American dancer, actor and director, c1940s

Marlene Dietrich, German-American actress, 1933. Dietrich (1901-1992), was a Academy Award-nominated German-American actress, entertainer and singer

Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921

Ponting Cinematographs The Bow of the Terra Nova, c1910–1913, (1913)
Ponting Cinematographs The Bow of the Terra Nova Breaking Through the Ice-Floes, c1910– 1913, (1913). Camera artist Herbert G Ponting (1870-1935) lies on planks to film the ship

Glynis Johns, British actress, singer and dancer, 20th century. Artist: Rank Organisation
Glynis Johns, British actress, singer and dancer, 20th century. Glynis Johns made her first film appearance in South Riding in 1938

Katherine DeMille, Canadian born American actress, 1934-1935. Born Katherine Lester, she was adopted by the Hollywood film director Cecil B DeMille

Gloria Swanson, American actress, 1933. Swanson (1897-1983) was an American actress who was prolific during the era of the silent film

Bing Crosby, American singer and actor, 1934-1935. Born Harry Lillis. Taken from Meet the Film Stars, by Seton Margrave. (London, 1934-1935)

Illustration, film camera

Ascent of Mt. Blanc - crossing Bossons Glacier - Grands Mulets in distance, Alps, 1901. Climbers in the French Alps. Stereocard by Underwood & Underwood

Portrait of the actress Tora Teje (1893-1970), 1920-1925. Creator: Atelier Jaeger
Portrait of the actress Tora Teje (1893-1970), 1920-1925

The International Exhibition: stereoscope by Mr. Emanuel, of Brook-street, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: stereoscope by Mr. Emanuel, of Brook-street, 1862. Ivory is one of the most beautiful objects that can be used in ornamental work

The Aztec Calendar Stone, or Stone of the Sun, National Museum, Mexico City, c1930s. A name glyph of Aztec ruler Moctezuma II suggests the basalt Aztec sun stone was carved c1502- 1521

Ginger Rogers, American actress, dancer and singer, c1938. Ginger Rogers (1911-1995) appeared in 73 films over a 35 year movie career

A pause for instruction from film producer Anthony Asquith, Twickenham, London, c1932. During the making of the Gainsborough Pictures film, The Lucky Number

Charlie Chaplin, English / American actor and comedian, 1928
Charlie Chaplin, English/American actor and comedian, 1928. Seen here in a scene from The Circus, Chaplin (1889-1977) was an Academy Award-winning actor and director

Gloria Stuart, American stage, television and film actress, 1934-1935. Gloria Stuart appeared in over 40 films in the 1930s

Julius Hagen, Hamburg-born film producer and studio head, 1933. Hagen (1884-1940) produced well over 100 British films between 1917 and 1938

Will Hay, British comedian and actor, 1934-1935. Hay starred in numerous British film comedies in the 1930s and 1940s. Taken from Meet the Film Stars, by Seton Margrave. (London, 1934-1935)

Charlie Chaplin, comedian and actor, c1921. Chaplin asleep on a bench, cradling a bag of golf clubs in his arms. Photograph promoting the motion picture The Idle Class, released in 1921

Black dress worn by Oprah Winfrey as Sofia in The Color Purple, 1985. Creator: Unknown
Black dress worn by Oprah Winfrey as Sofia in The Color Purple, 1985. The short-sleeved shift dress is made from a single piece of black rayon-cotton blend satin that is folded in half at

In the Pitti Palace - Raphaels Madonna of the Chair, Florence, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
In the Pitti Palace - Raphaels Madonna of the Chair, Florence, Italy, c1909. The Madonna della seggiola by Italian renaissance artist Raphael, dating c1513-1514 in the Palazzo Pitti, Florence

The Great Altar, with its baldacchino, 95 feet high, St. Peters Church, Rome, Italy, c1909. Large Baroque sculpted bronze canopy over the high altar of St

Tomb of Michael Angelo in Church of Santa Croce, Florence, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of Michael Angelo in Church of Santa Croce, Florence, Italy, c1909. Tomb of Michelangelo, Italian sculptor, painter, architect and poet of the High Renaissance with sculpture by Valerio Cioli

Temple of Vespasian and Arch of Severus, east from Capitol, Rome, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
Temple of Vespasian and Arch of Severus, east from Capitol, Rome, Italy, c1909. The Temple of Vespasian, begun by Titus in 79 after Vespasians death

Beautiful Venus of Gallipede, gallery of ancient statues Museum, Naples, Italy, c1909. Venus Callipyge or Kallipygos also known as Aphrodite Kallipygos at the National Archaeological Museum in

The Farnese Bull, National Museum, Naples, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
The Farnese Bull, National Museum, Naples, Italy, c1909. The Farnese Bull is a copy of a Hellenistic sculpture at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples

The Slott and Cathedral, a Striking Skyline View of the University Town of Upsala, Sweden, c1930s. 16th century Uppsala Castle and Gothic spires of the cathedral, dating from 13th century

The Old Curiosity Shop, London, England, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Old Curiosity Shop, London, England, c1930s. The Old Curiosity Shop built in 1567 on Portsmouth Street, Holborn was inspiration for Charles Dickenss novel of the same name

Overlooking Caracas, the Capital of Venezuela. The Land Where It Is Always Summer"
Overlooking Caracas, the Capital of Venezuela." The Land Where It Is Always Summer". c1930s. National Pantheon of Venezuela a former church on a hilltop in the valley of Caracas

Looking Down One of La Pazs Sloping Streets, Bolivia, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Looking Down One of LaPazs Sloping Streets, Bolivia, c1930s. Founded on October 20, 1548 by Spanish conquistador Captain Alonso de Mendoza on the site of the Inca settlement of Laja

Illumination of National Palace on Evening of Independence Day Celebration, Mexico City, c1930s. Mexican Independence Day on 16th September at the National Palace in Plaza de la Constitucion

In Historic Old New Orleans, La. - Jackson Square, the Site of Bienvilles Place
In Historic Old New Orleans, La. - Jackson Square, the Site of Bienvilles " Place d Armes". c1930s. St Louis Cathedral in historic Jackson Park in the French Quarter of New Orleans with

West Virginias Magnificent State Capitol in Charleston, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
West Virginias Magnificent State Capitol in Charleston, c1930s. The Colonial revival West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia was built 1924-1932 and designed by Cass Gilbert

Portico of the Carytides on the Erechtheum, Acropolis, Athenaai (Athens), Greece, c1930s. Caryatids on the 5th century BC Erechtheum temple at the Acropolis of Athens in Greece

Through a Sentry-guarded Gateway to the Beautiful Government Buildings of New Delhi, c1930s
Through a Sentry-guarded Gateway to the Beautiful Government Buildings of New Delhi, the Imperial Capital of India, c1930s

Where Tradition Locates the Garden of Eden - Valley of the Euphrates, 250 Miles N.W. of Babylon, Iraq (Mesopotamia), c1930s

Liberty Square with Parliament House, Budapest, Hungary, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Liberty Square with Parliament House, Budapest, Hungary, c1930s. The Hungarian Parliament Building designed by Imre Steindl in neo-Gothic style and opened in 1902

A Beauty Parlor on Zanzibar, Africa - Swahili women take care of their hair, c1930s
A Beauty Parlor in the Island of Zanzibar, Africa - the Swahili Women Take Great Pains with Their Hair, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa

The Post Office and Curb Flower Market, Adderley Street, Cape Town, South Africa, c1930s. Main street of the central business district (downtown) of Cape Town. From " Tour of the World"

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"Cinematography: A Timeless Art Captured Through the Lens" Step back in time to the enchanting world of cinema, where iconic stars and breathtaking visuals come alive. Elizabeth Taylor, the English-American actress known for her mesmerizing beauty, graced the screens of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer productions in the 1950s. Her radiant presence illuminated every frame with an undeniable charm. Herbert Marshall, a distinguished British film and theatre actor during 1934-1935, brought depth and sophistication to his roles. His performances were a testament to the power in capturing emotions that transcend time. Greta Garbo's portrait from 1927 by artist Russell Ball is a hauntingly captivating glimpse into her enigmatic persona. The mastery behind this artwork mirrors the artistry found within cinematic masterpieces. From adventure-filled tales like "Swallows and Amazons" to monumental moments captured in "Lincoln Triumphant, " cinematography has immortalized history on celluloid. The grandeur of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D. C. , frozen in time during the c1930s, stands as a testament to both architectural marvels and visual storytelling. The pioneering work of Ponting Cinematographs showcased their prowess through "The Bow of Terra Nova" captured between 1910-1913. This remarkable footage transports us back to Captain Scott's ill-fated Antarctic expedition, evoking awe-inspiring landscapes frozen forever on film. Ava Gardner, an American actress who captivated audiences throughout the 20th century under Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's banner, epitomizes timeless elegance on screen. Her magnetic presence continues to inspire generations even today. In 1940, Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh ignited sparks as they shared unforgettable chemistry in their iconic roles. Their performances remind us how actors become vessels for cinematographers' visions - bringing characters vividly to life before our eyes.