The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of April 26, 2024

Faith Domergue (reclining)

Faith Domergue (reclining)

1947
(American, 1886–1958)
America, 20th century
gelatin silver print
Image: 12.6 x 9.6 cm (4 15/16 x 3 3/4 in.); Paper: 12.6 x 9.6 cm (4 15/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Longstreth 2019.162
© Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Location: not on view

Description

Actress Faith Domergue (1924–1999) was just fifteen when she attracted the eye of Howard Hughes. He fell in love with her and was determined to make her a star. Weston was commissioned to photograph her in character and costume for Vendetta, the film Hughes hoped would catapult her to stardom. Despite its commercial and critical failure, Domergue went on to a long career in film and television.
  • Edward Weston (the artist)
    Mary Weston Seaman (sister of Edward Weston)
    Jeannette Seaman (daughter of Mary Weston Seaman)
    John W. Longstreth (nephew of Jeannette Seaman)
    June 4, 2018
    the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2019.162