Group in Pierrot Costumes with Piano, circa 1920s
Date:
circa 1920–1930
Medium:
Gelatin silver print (real photo postcard format)
Description:
Studio or staged performance photograph depicting a group of eight people dressed in Pierrot costumes, including ruffled collars, tall conical hats with pom-poms, and matching decorative elements. The group is gathered around an upright piano, with two decorative lamps placed on top. One woman wearing a variant costume with a necklace and dark gloves is seated prominently at the front. The pianist at the left edge appears to be an older man in similar costume, smiling toward the camera. The overall composition suggests a cabaret, theater, or masquerade performance typical of early 20th-century entertainment.
Condition:
Good condition with minor edge wear and light surface soiling. Tonal range remains strong with moderate fading consistent with age.
Dimensions:
approx. 13.5 × 8.5 cm)