Living Doll, Broadway Beauty by famed photographer and painter Carlo Leonetti. 8 x 10 inch, in mint condition. In 1920 he became an American citizen. With his return stateside, he re-installed himself in the bohemian world of New York artists. Because of his background in dance, Leonetti’s sense of pose reflected a whole body sensibility. Full-figure shots appear frequently in his oeuvre. His bust shots tend to be posed dynamically as well, and invariably encompass at least 1/4 of the body. He shot unadorned almost abstract nudes, often posed with a mannerist breadth of gesture. His portraits have a purity and lack of complication that is refreshing. His 1930s portraits often attempted a two-dimensional, graphic quality by reducing shadows to a minimum. He sought to depict the humanity of persons, and was among the most sympathetic of theatrical portraitists. This is a vintage photograph, not a cheap copy!