Ava Gardner in Sequined Evening Gown Hollywood Photography Print

Light catches the myriad of individual sequins across her bodice, creating a constellation of shimmer against the deep velvety shadows of the studio background. This print presents the actress in her prime, featuring her signature wavy bob and a double strand of luminous pearls.

About Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner (1922–1990) was a Hollywood star of the 1940s and 1950s, known for The Killers and Mogambo. Mid-century glamour photography captures the style of the film stars of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Studio photographers used dramatic key lights and soft focus to create Hollywood’s glamorous look. Many photographers still choose black and white to emphasise light, shape and mood over colour.

Styling this Ava Gardner photograph

The black-and-white colour scheme gives this Ava Gardner photograph a clear, confident presence. Its tall format suits narrow walls, hallways and the space beside a doorway in a home office, with 18×24″ a versatile middle size. Black and white suits any palette, so this Ava Gardner photograph is easy to place; finish it with a slim black frame and a white mat. For a gallery wall, pair this Ava Gardner photograph with two or three smaller black-and-white prints, spaced 2–3 inches (5–8 cm) apart.

At a glance

• Type: Ava Gardner photograph
• Featuring: Ava Gardner
• Style: Vintage glamour, Classic Hollywood photography
• Colours: black-and-white
• Orientation: portrait
• Collections: Classic Hollywood Photography Prints, Ava Gardner Prints, Black and White Photography Prints