Philippe Halsmans Theatrical Photographs, *T-VIM 1998-002, Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Philippe Halsman was a photographer. The collection consists of images of Broadway productions.
Philippe Halsman, a photographer, had a studio in New York City. He is credited with 101 covers for Life magazine.
Collection consists of 255 vintage prints and original transparencies of 33 Broadway productions taken by Philippe Halsman on assignment for Life magazine. Several images appeared on the cover. Most are black and white prints and contact sheets from plays, a few are color transparencies from plays or films. Many of the shows are musicals, some are in their pre-Broadway tryouts.
Gift of Jane Halsman Bello and Steve Bello.
Processed by Elisabeth Elkind.
For permission to publish, contact the Curator, Billy Rose Theatre Division.
Photocopying prohibited. Advance notice may be required required.