Veiled Face (Evelyn Tripp) by Irving Penn

~ JezzieG
Veiled Face (Evelyn Tripp) by Irving Penn

Veiled Face (Evelyn Tripp)
1949
Photography
Gelatin Silver Print
Smithsonian Museum of American Art, Washington, DC, USA

‘Veiled Face’ showcases the profile of the model Evelyn Tripp. Her veil enhances the appearance of her features and dares the viewer to reach out toward her, or even touch her.

Irving Penn 1917-2009

Irving Penn
Modern Photography, Fashion Photography, Straight Photography
Born: 16 June 1917, New Jersey, USA
Nationality: American
Died: 7 October 2009, New York, USA

Penn was a photographer best known for his fashion photography, portraits, and still lifes. His career included work at Vogue magazine and advertising work for clients such as Issey Miyake and Clinique

Published by JezzieG

I am a freelance writer and poet and started writing after raising my two boys as a way of discovering just who Jez is. That is still very much an ongoing project but the journey so far has introduced me to many wonderful friends and fellow writers through an ever-growing love of poetry.

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