Clarence Sinclair
Bull (1896-1979) was the head of MGM's stills department for nearly
40 years, Clarence Sinclair Bull, along with Hurrell virtually
invented celebrity portraiture as we know it today.
Capturing with
rare artistry a breathtaking roster of stars in brilliant and
surprising ways. His magical and dream-like photographs in
particular his collaboration with Greta Garbo, whom he photographed
almost exclusively from 1929-1941 became the classic images of
Hollywood portrait photography, instrumental in fixing the essential
look of a star in setting of beauty male and female -
to this day.
Grata Garbo by Clarence Sinclair Bull
Bull's days at MGM included 200 of his enduring
portraits of such legendary film stars as Clark Gable, Joan
Crawford, Katharine Hepburn, Hedy Lamarr, Gary Cooper
(seen
below) Elizabeth Taylor, Vivian
Leigh, Spencer Tracy, Ava Gardner
(seen
below) Grace Kelly, Jean Harlow
(seen
below) and Greta Garbo
Though Bull was experienced in every
branch of his department, from lighting to printing and retouching,
he is best-known for his remarkable portraits of Hollywood stars.
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