Signed George Hurrell Photograph of Bette Davis (1938) • Silver Gelatin • Ed. 49/190

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A striking 1938 portrait of Bette Davis, captured by legendary Hollywood photographer George Hurrell, the man whose dramatic lighting and … Read more A striking 1938 portrait of Bette Davis, captured by legendary Hollywood photographer George Hurrell, the man whose dramatic lighting and signature glamour style defined the Golden Age of Hollywood.

This signed and numbered silver gelatin print (Edition 49/190) is part of a limited edition authorized by the Hurrell estate and pulled from the original negatives and printed in the 1990's. It features Davis at the height of her fame, rendered in the crisp tonal range and sculptural lighting Hurrell was known for.

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• Artist: George Hurrell (American, 1904–1992)
• Title: Bette Davis, 1938
• Medium: Silver gelatin photograph
• Edition: 49/190, hand-signed by Hurrell in the lower margin
• Size: 11 x 14 in. image, mat approx. 20 x 16 in.
• Condition: Very good overall; clean print with strong contrast
• Framing: Unframed (shipped matted as acquired)

Hurrell’s limited-edition prints remain highly collectible, consistently sought after by film historians, interior designers, and collectors of Hollywood Golden Age photography.

This is a standout piece: elegant, dramatic, instantly recognizable and a perfect focal point for a dressing room, library, media room, or gallery wall. See less