Cary Grant by Robert Coburn 1935 Portrait, Black and White Photography Print

This 1935 studio portrait by Robert Coburn captures a young, focused Cary Grant, presenting a mastery of light and shadow that defines the Golden Age of cinema. The composition centers on the actor’s sharp gaze and impeccably groomed hair, contrasting the soft texture of his knitted sweater against a dimly lit, atmospheric background.

About Cary Grant

Cary Grant (1904–1986) defined screen charm in films such as North by Northwest and Notorious. A great celebrity portrait reveals something about the person behind the public image. Without colour, a photograph relies on contrast, texture and composition, which is why black and white feels timeless. The original dates from 1935.

Styling this Cary Grant photograph

Black, white and gold tones give this Cary Grant photograph a moody character that holds a room. Its wide format suits the space above a desk in a home office: 20×30″ or 24×36″ for impact, 12×18″ for a smaller wall. The black, white and gold palette of this Cary Grant photograph glows beside warm wood, brass and deep green or navy walls; finish it with a slim black frame with a wide white mat.

At a glance

• Type: Cary Grant photograph
• Featuring: Cary Grant
• Year: 1935
• Style: Celebrity portraits, Black and white photography
• Colours: black, white and gold
• Mood: moody
• Subject: Portraiture
• Orientation: landscape
• Collections: Black and White Photography Prints, Cary Grant Prints, Celebrity Portrait Photography