Cyanotype. A. Noyer romantic postcard. Private Collection.
Sometimes less is more, and in the case of this postcard it is exceedingly true. I find this image incredibly sexy. The way she looks into the distance with her arm resting under the head. And his light kiss on the curve of her jaw.
I find it interesting the picture was shot vertically with the man on top, yet the postcard company decided to publish it horizontally. Well, I choose to post this picture the way it was shot. If Americans could do really sweet and funny postcards, this one proves the French did the sexy with flair. A hundred years later this image still feels timelessly gorgeous and sensual.
Photographer: Alfred Noyer. France.
Bowlers And High Collars 
April 22nd, 2015 at 4:12 pm
It is a beautiful image and you’re quite right about the portrait rather than the landscape view. The 1920’s images often do have that timeless quality that can be translated to the 21st century.
The 1920’s often did have the “full” nudes but they also they really captured the sexy, dreamy, naughty and teasing quality that would have many young men and women rushing to the postcard stand to purchase the latest card. Perhaps that is why these cards are still being collected and often command a high price.
I’ve noticed that there are several photographers that use this style with their creations and it still captivates the viewer.
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April 22nd, 2015 at 4:26 pm
Yes, I understand how someone can catch the fever of collecting those! I think I’m feeling feverish…lol
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April 22nd, 2015 at 4:37 pm
Oh yes, my bank balance can testify to that lol
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April 22nd, 2015 at 4:43 pm
lol…it’s an addiction! There should be an association for collectors anonymous. “Hi, my name is…I spent all my money on cards this month.” Ha ha
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April 22nd, 2015 at 4:50 pm
As my wife says it’s better than drugs and alcohol ;-)
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April 22nd, 2015 at 4:36 pm
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