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A Sophisticated Ruth Chatterton

Artist:Russell Ball
Date:1930s
Medium:Gelatin Silver on Buff Matte Double Weight Photostock
Dimensions:10 1/4" x 13 1/4"
Condition:Excellent
Original Use:Hollywood Glamour Art
Price: S O L D
Above: Full view of photograph
Above: Detail of Ruth Chatterton

Ruth Chatterton is remembered as one of the most sophisticated beauties of the pre-code era of American film, and her refined and often chilly beauty is showcased wonderfully in this evocative portrait by the renowned Russell Ball. Signed in grease pencil by the photographer, this large format, marginless print was created for Chatterton’s personal collection, and this was printed by Ball himself and captures the spirit of subject, artist, and the art deco moment in which it was created.

Above: Grease pencil signature by Russell Ball
Above: Verso stamp

Biography by All Movie Guide

Ruth Chatterton was a dignified, sophisticated, brittle, blonde leading lady. At age 12, she debuted on stage in a stock production, reached Broadway by age 18, then triumphed at 20 as the star of “Daddy Long Legs.” She didn’t break into films until her mid-30s, starting with “Sins of the Fathers” (1928) opposite Emil Jannings. She was subsequently nominated for “Best Actress” Oscars for her work in Madame X (1929) and Sarah and Son (1930), but is perhaps best remembered as Walter Huston’s spoiled, selfish wife in Dodsworth (1936), after the making of which she left Hollywood. She went on to appear in two British productions, then retired from the screen. She continued a successful and variety-filled career on the stage, once directing a play but more usually starring in Broadway productions. She authored a Broadway play, Monsieur Brotonneau (1930), as well as several novels in the ’50s. Chatterton was also a licensed pilot who flew her own plane cross-country. She was married three times, each time to an actor: Ralph Forbes (1924-32), George Brent (1932-34), and Barry Thomson (1942-his death in 1960).

A Sophisticated Ruth Chatterton

Artist: Russell Ball
Price:  S O L D

Filed Under: Sorry, It's Sold
Tagged With: 1930s, american, art deco, flapper, gelatin silver photograph, glamour, hollywood, jazz age, portrait, pre-code, Russell Ball, Ruth Chatterton
Added to Gallery: June 8, 2010

 

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    Grapefruit Moon Gallery, based in Minneapolis MN, specializes in vintage pin up and original illustration art.  We are the proud home of the Bunny Yeager archives.

    Since 2003, Grapefruit Moon Gallery has been a leading dealer of exclusive original paintings by Gil Elvgren, Alberto Vargas, Earl Moran, Rolf Armstrong and Henry Clive, as well as vintage photographs, prints, and period decorative arts in ceramic and metal.

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