Standing in The Garden of Eden
When first I saw her, at the stroke
The heart of nature in me spoke;
The very landscape smiled more sweet,
Lit by her eyes, pressed by her feet;
She made the stars of heaven more bright
By sleeping under them at night;
And fairer made the flowers of May
By being lovelier than they.
(George Edward Woodberry)
The backdrop to this photograph is based upon Joseph
Urban's design of 1917 for:
"Miss"
The Model is Naomi Johnson - A real 1920's Flapper.
The 19 year old George Gershwin (Jacob Gershowitz) was working as rehearsal pianist for the show which ran for a mere 72 performances. Although not connected with the Follies; 1917 saw, possibly, his first commercial success with a novelty rag 'Rialto Ripples'. It would be another 7 years before the release of 'Rhapsody in Blue'.
Limited Edition of 100 Centenary Prints
The photo is supplied in a 10 by 8 cream mount as standard
ready for framing and bears the Centenary Seal in the lower
right hand corner. Up to 100 centenary prints of this size will be
released sequentially.
If you would like a different mat colour then simply email me with your request. -
Special Order
There is no additional cost for this service.
Frame not included.
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