Yva

Simon-Neuländer, Else

German, 1900 - 1942

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The image depicts a woman's upper body. She is turned slightly to her right, with her eyes also looking in the same direction. Her facial features include arched eyebrows and a small mouth with lipstick. Her hair is styled in waves, partially covered by a wide-brimmed hat with a satin finish and ribbon. She wears a fur stole over her shoulders, a string of pearls around her neck, and a jewel-encrusted ring on her right hand. The background is a plain backdrop.
Yva, Die Schauspielerin Ilse Wachter (The Actress Ilse Wachter), c. 1932, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase), 2015.19.4883

Die Schauspielerin Ilse Wachter (The Actress Ilse Wachter)

Yva · c. 1932 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4883

The image depicts a side profile portrait of a woman from the shoulders up. She has light-colored hair styled in soft curls peeking out from under a dark cloche hat adorned with metallic details. She wears a string of large pearls around her neck and has a relaxed expression with faintly smiling lips. The background is softly blurred with a light gradient.
Yva, Elegante Kappe für den Abend zum Frühjahr (Elegant Evening Hat for Springtime, Berlin), c. 1932, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase), 2015.19.4882

Elegante Kappe für den Abend zum Frühjahr (Elegant Evening Hat for Springtime, Berlin)

Yva · c. 1932 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4882

The image features a portrait of a woman's face and hands. Her face is partially visible with large, dark eyes looking directly at the viewer. Her hair blends into the dark background. Her hands and part of her forearms are elegantly positioned against each other. She is not wearing visible clothing but has a dark fabric draped over her. The woman is wearing jewelry, including a large rectangular and a round diamond ring on her fingers, as well as two bracelets on her wrists. The background is a soft, dark gradient.
Yva, Ohne Titel (Schmuck) (Untitled [Jewelry]), c. 1930, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Women's Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Brenda and Robert Edelson Collection), 2015.19.4572

Ohne Titel (Schmuck) (Untitled [Jewelry])

Yva · c. 1930 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4572

The image is a close-up profile view of a woman's face and neck. Her head is turned slightly upwards. She has smooth skin, a prominent nose, and defined eyebrows. Her hair is styled back. She wears a large necklace and geometric earrings. The background is blurred black.
Yva, Ohne Titel (Schmuck) (Untitled [Jewelry]), c. 1930, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.250

Ohne Titel (Schmuck) (Untitled [Jewelry])

Yva · c. 1930 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.67.250