(Capote, Truman) Van Vechten, Carl

Portrait photograph of Truman Capote

Vintage silver print docketed on verso by Van Vechten, "Truman Capote / IV ee 15 / March 30 - '48"; and with the studio stamp "Photograph by Carl Van Vechten/146 Central Park West/Cannot be reproduced without permission". 8-3/4 x 6-3/4 inches, [New York]: 30 March, 1948. Fine.

One of a famous series taken Van Vechten of the 23-year-old Capote posing in slacks and t-shirt, in front of a theatrical backdrop of marionettes. Just after the publication of his first book, OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS (1948)

Item #57817       Price: $2,500.00