Vintage Original Ravishing Beauty Louise Brooks by George Hommel Photo
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This is a vintage original silver gelatin photo of actress Louise Brooks taken by George Hommel. The photo is glossy and is about 90 years old. There is some tanning and a few scratches and crease marks here. There are a few very tiny white dots/stains here and there as well. It is a bit curled from being in storage. Overall, nice condition. It would look wonderful framed in your home.Photographer Biography:Overshadowed by the work of 1920s Paramount colleagues Donald Biddle Keyes and Eugene Robert Richee, stillsman George P. Hommel crafted thoughtful portraits highlighting both the beauty and sorrow of those he photographed. Like Keyes, the peripatetic Hommel always looked for new challenges, new opportunities, keeping him on the move. Unobstrusive and elegant, Hommel's work reveals hidden depths in those he shot.Little is known about his early life. Born George Peter Hommel in New York City, May 8, 1901, Hommel turned to photography at a young age. Trades list him as an assistant cameraman working with Edwin Carewe in 1919. At the time, Pathe director Carewe had established his own unit to produce "The Girl of the Moulin Rouge" with Dolores Cassinelli in Europe. Young Hommel gained early film experience serving as an assistant cameraman, studying the importance of lighting, angles, and setting a mood.Always looking for opportunities
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