Merle Oberon as "Messaline" in "I, Claudius"

Print:Épreuve au gélatino-bromure d'argent, tirage tardif (tirage tardif )H x L : 27.7 x 35.2 cm

Actress Merle Oberon (1911-1979) was born in Mumbai, India. She performed on stage in India before moving to London in 1928. After filming in Hollywood, she returned to London England to film I, Claudius. Shortly after production started, Merle Oberon had a car accident in which she suffered face injuries and the film was never finished. 

Edward Steichen photographed Merle Oberon for Vogue before her accident, in her costume as Messalina.

Object: Merle Oberon as "Messaline" in "I, Claudius"

Artist | Manufacturer:
Edward Steichen (1879-1973) | Photographer
Merle Oberon (1911-1979) | Represented person
Title:
Merle Oberon as "Messaline" in "I, Claudius"
Date:
Print:
Shot: 1937
Inventory Number:
1985-030/082
Collection:
Edward Steichen Collection
Domain:
Photography
Designation:
Photograph
Iconography:
Portrait
Material | Technique:
Épreuve au gélatino-bromure d'argent, tirage tardif (tirage tardif )
Measurements:
H x L : 27.7 x 35.2 cm
Geographical Reference:
Shooting location: | Londres
Copyright:
Work: In Copyright | © The Estate of Edward Steichen / Adagp, Paris, 2024
Image(s): In Copyright | Reproduction: MNAHA / Tom Lucas
Metadata: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
Photographer:
Tom Lucas
Object Image
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Actress Merle Oberon (1911-1979) was born in Mumbai, India. She performed on stage in India before moving to London in 1928. After filming in Hollywood, she returned to London England to film I, Claudius. Shortly after production started, Merle Oberon had a car accident in which she suffered face injuries and the film was never finished. 

Edward Steichen photographed Merle Oberon for Vogue before her accident, in her costume as Messalina.

Object: Merle Oberon as "Messaline" in "I, Claudius"

Artist | Manufacturer:
Edward Steichen (1879-1973) | Photographer
Merle Oberon (1911-1979) | Represented person
Title:
Merle Oberon as "Messaline" in "I, Claudius"
Date:
Print:
Shot: 1937
Inventory Number:
1985-030/082
Collection:
Edward Steichen Collection
Domain:
Photography
Designation:
Photograph
Iconography:
Portrait
Material | Technique:
Épreuve au gélatino-bromure d'argent, tirage tardif (tirage tardif )
Measurements:
H x L : 27.7 x 35.2 cm
Geographical Reference:
Shooting location: | Londres
Copyright:
Work: In Copyright | © The Estate of Edward Steichen / Adagp, Paris, 2024
Image(s): In Copyright | Reproduction: MNAHA / Tom Lucas
Metadata: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
Photographer:
Tom Lucas
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