Simple Sophistication

Images driven by the colors and composition, conceptually giving them the feeling of simplicity as well as sophistication.
270 items in this collection sampler
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1035-12466
Germany: c. 1938 Six girls throwing javelins. They are members of the 'NSV', the welfare organization of the Nazi party in Germany.
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1035-12265
United States: c. 1930 An African American woman nightclub performer
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4291-25155
Antique sofa in traditional living room
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4291-24949
Close-up of white casement window
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4291-25609
Summer flowering plants in garden border of modern house in summer
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4291-21096
Close-up of tall cream vases on white table with plate of ceramic eggs
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4291-21128
Close-up of person holding white faux-fur covered hotwater bottle
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4291-23291
Close-up of hand-made pale beige linen shirt
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4291-21397
Close-up of white felt slippers on grey fabric
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4291-18909
Close-up of tassel on grey curtain
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4291-20687
Close-up of cream wool cushions
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4291-16379
Close-up of stainless steel kitchen drawer
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4291-16644
Arne Jacobsend Ant chairs in modern white dining room with large picture on wall and open French doors to patio
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4291-14189
Beige linen coat on door in small hall with collection of Greek ceramic pots on pale grey wooden console table
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4291-14190
Close-up of grey painted antique chair with cream upholstery in front of glass-front bookcase
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4291-12523
Telescope with black leather chair in modern white bedroom with black and white abstract picture above bed with cream linen
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4291-1843
Antique chair on white tiled floor in sunny white hall
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4291-3210
Close-up of two modern white opaque glass vases
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4291-1455
Close up of Alessi Conico stainless steel tea kettle on hob
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4291-2612
Close-up of wineglasses and photographs on Venetian glass chest of drawers
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4291-2614
close-up of dried flower garland hanging from a hook
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1035-12161
United States: January 22, 1950. A young man and woman display the latest in swim wear with matching zebra print bathing suits.
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1035-12163
New York, New York: 1922. The Dolly Sisters, Roszika and Yansci, wearing costumes made of pearls.
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1035-12168
Washington, D.C.: January 2, 1928. Postmaster General and Mrs. Harry New leaving the White House after the New Year reception today. Their coon skin coats of collegiate fame attracted considerable attention among the more somber formal wear of the other Cabinet members.
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1035-12166
Providence, Rhode Island: 1904. A woman in an ornate costume with black pressed pleats and a top hat, standing en pointe on a champagne bottle.
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1035-12147
Hollywood, California: c. 1935. The number '9' accompanied by two attractive young women.
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1035-11993
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: c. 1915. Designer Daniel Muller at work in a carousel animal workshop at the Dentzel Factory in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Here he is drawing a sketch of a full size horse figure for a carousel.
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1035-12085
Washington, D.C.: July 7, 1937. Baseball's top players who will play in the 5th All-Star game to day at Griffith Stadium in Washington DC. Left to right: Lou Gehrig, Joe Cronin, Bill Dickey, Joe DiMaggio, Charley Gehringer, Jimmie Foxx, and Hank Greenberg,
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1035-12052
Newport, Rhode Island: June, 1937. T.O.M. Sopwith's Endeavour II out for a spin in a light breeze. He will race it in the America's Cup in August.
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1035-12087
Illinois: c, 1935. Unique view of a football huddle.
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1035-12100
Spring Lake Beach, New Jersey: June 7, 1938. 'Riders of the skidding planes' light up the sky as they ride their aquaplanes under the illumination of fiery torches.
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1035-12091
Seattle, Washington: 1962. The University of Washingon crewman work out on Lake Washington in their shell.
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1035-12107
Honolulu, Hawaii: c. 1926. Three native surfers ride their boards with ease at Waikiki Beach, with Diamond Head in the background.
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A walker stands atop a sand dune near Huacachina, in southern Peru
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1035-11811
United States: 1916. Seven 'Canary Cottage' young women of the burlesque theater.
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Hollywood, California: c. 1935. The number '7' accompanied by two attractive young women.
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Hollywood, California: c. 1935. The letter 'H' accompanied by an attractive young woman.
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1035-11846
Jena, Germany: c. 1895. Two skiers enjoying the sport of skijoring behind a horse on a snow covered road in Germany.
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1035-11848
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada: c. 1951. A skier cuts under a snow curl in the Rocky Mountains.
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1035-11849
c. 1937. A high flyer thrills the audience as he seemingly takes flight over the valley below.
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1035-11961
New York, New York: c. 1927. View of the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan.
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1035-11588
New York, New York: c. 1934. Some of the Ted Shawn dancers practicing on a rooftop.
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New York, New York: c. 1934. Some of the Ted Shawn dancers practicing on a rooftop.
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1035-11590
New York, New York: c. 1934. Some of the Ted Shawn dancers practicing on a rooftop.
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1035-11651
New York, New York: April, 1936. An elegant woman dramatically poses with her dog.
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1035-11656
United States: c. 1950. A woman legs from the back showing the seams in her stockings.
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1035-11686
West Palm Beach, Florida June 14, 1965 The spear-nosed aluminum power boat won the 180 mile West Palm Beach to Lucaya-Freeport Gateway Marathon. Thirty nine boats started, but only 22 finished the race.
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1035-11717
New York, New York: c. 1939. Fans in the bleachers during a baseball game at Yankee Stadium.
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High Heel Shoe and Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
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1035-11500
United States: c. 1925. Five rows of human skulls sitting on display shelves and facing the viewer.