Josephine Baker (1906-75), illustration for the cover of a programme at the Folies Bergere, 1926-7

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Josephine Baker (1906-1975) was an American-born French entertainer, French Resistance agent, and civil rights activist whose career was centered primarily in Europe, mostly in her adopted France. During the 1920s, she gained fame for her daring performances and became a celebrated artist and an icon of the Jazz Age. Among her most notable acts was her performance at the Folies Bergère in Paris, where she often appeared in provocative costumes that played with exoticism and eroticism.

The illustration for the cover of a programme at the Folies Bergère from 1926-27 by the photographer Stanislas Julian Walery (Stanisław Julian Ignacy, Count Ostroróg) is a testament to Baker's stardom and her role in defining the visual aesthetics of the era. Walery, known professionally simply as Walery, was a Polish photographer who worked in Paris and London, capturing images of the era's most famous personalities. His work is characterized by its artistry and ability to convey the glamour and charisma of his subjects.

The 1926-27 programme cover featuring Josephine Baker is a striking example of Walery's photographic art. It showcases Baker in her element as a performer at the Folies Bergère, a venue that was at the heart of Parisian nightlife and avant-garde entertainment. The image captures the essence of Baker's persona: her vivacity, her sensuality, and her groundbreaking presence as a black woman in a predominantly white entertainment industry.

This illustration not only represents Baker's status as a performer but also serves as a historical document reflecting the cultural and social dynamics of the 1920s. It is a visual record of the artistic and racial boundaries that Baker navigated and often transcended through her work. The programme cover, therefore, holds significance not only for its aesthetic value but also for its cultural and historical implications, making it an important piece of memorabilia from Josephine Baker's illustrious career.

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