Brigitte Bardot Behind the Scenes Makeup Room Vintage Photography Print

There is a quiet intensity in the high-contrast shadows of a 1950s dressing room, where the air seems thick with the scent of hairspray and stage makeup. This print captures the actress in a rare, intimate moment as she shares a meal with a companion, their profiles etched against a background of etched mirror glass and soft studio light.

About Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot became an icon of 1950s and 1960s French cinema and style. Mid-century glamour photography captures the style of the film stars of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Black and white photography removes colour so shape, light and emotion lead. Many photographers still choose black and white to emphasise light, shape and mood over colour.

Styling this Brigitte Bardot photograph

The black-and-white colour scheme gives this Brigitte Bardot photograph a clear, confident presence. In a home office, hang “Behind the Scenes Makeup Room” above a desk: 20×30″ or 24×36″ for impact, 12×18″ for a smaller wall. The monochrome tones of “Behind the Scenes Makeup Room” sit happily with warm or cool interiors alike; try a slim black frame with a generous white mat.

At a glance

• Type: Brigitte Bardot photograph
• Featuring: Brigitte Bardot
• Style: Vintage glamour, Black and white photography
• Colours: black-and-white
• Orientation: landscape
• Collections: Brigitte Bardot Prints, Black and White Photography Prints, Fine Art Photography Prints