Description
Jeanne Roques, known as Musidora, (1889-1957), actress most famous for her role as Irma Vep in the series Vampires and for Diana in JudexShe was one of Louis Feuillade's favourite actresses and the muse of the Surrealists.
It was in Feuillade's team that she met actress Marthe Vinot, who went on to star in most of the director's films. Marthe Vinot married Pierre Blanchar in 1927; they had two daughters, Pierrette and Dominique. In 1932, when these portraits were created, the Blanchar sisters were aged 5 and 7.
PORTRAIT OF PIERRETTE BLANCHAR AT THE AGE OF 6 Oil on wood signed and dated on the back.
Format 240 x 190 mm.
Autograph dedication signed on the back:
"To Pierre Blanchar and Marthe, Portrait of the delighted Pierrettte Musidora, Aiguebelle 31".
PORTRAIT OF DOMINIQUE BLANCHAR AT THE AGE OF 4 Oil on wood signed and dated on the back.
Size 240 x 185 mm, small tears at corners, rubbing. Signed autograph dedication on the back:
"For Pierre Blanchar, His beautiful Minou Musidora, Aiguebelle 31".