Bette Davis Striped Blouse Portrait Monochrome Photography Print

There is a crisp, graphic energy that radiates from this mid-century studio session. Captured in high-contrast black and white, the actress poses with her hands behind her head, allowing the bold vertical lines of her blouse to draw the eye upward toward her famously expressive features.

About Bette Davis

Bette Davis (1908–1989) was a two-time Oscar winner famous for All About Eve. Mid-century glamour photography captures the style of the film stars of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Portrait photographers often worked closely with their famous sitters to create a defining image. Black-and-white prints sit comfortably in almost any room, from minimalist to traditional.

Styling this Bette Davis photograph

Black-and-white tones give this Bette Davis photograph a bold character that holds a room. The square composition of “Bette Davis Striped Blouse Portrait” suits gallery walls and shelves in a home office, printed on a standard size with a balanced border. Because “Bette Davis Striped Blouse Portrait” is black and white, it pairs with any colour scheme; a slim black frame and a wide mat complete the look. Build a gallery wall around “Bette Davis Striped Blouse Portrait”: add two or three smaller prints that echo its black-and-white and keep the gaps to 2–3 inches.

At a glance

• Type: Bette Davis photograph
• Featuring: Bette Davis
• Style: Vintage glamour, Celebrity portraits
• Colours: black-and-white
• Mood: bold
• Subject: Portraiture
• Orientation: square
• Collections: Bette Davis Prints, Black and White Photography Prints, Celebrity Portrait Photography