Greta Garbo by Ruth Harriet Louise (MGM, Late 1920s). Portrait (10" X 13").. ...

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Greta Garbo by Ruth Harriet Louise (MGM, Late 1920s). Portrait (10" X 13").
Vintage silver gelatin, double weight, glossy finish portrait. Some of the earliest Hollywood images of the enigmatic actress Greta Garbo were taken by MGM portrait photographer Ruth Harriet Louise, who captured that powerful, yet vulnerable quality so beautifully. These early images are highly sought after by collectors, and this back-lit profile is one of the best. Recto: Ruth Harriet Louise embossed blind stamp. Verso: MGM/Louise credit stamp in lavender ink. Mint.

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