ROY KEMP

Original Burlesque Photograph

Circa 1950

DETAILS: Original Roy Kemp photograph. Circa 1950. Measures 8" x 10" inches. This photo is part of a larger collection of original Roy Kemp burlesque photos we are listing on ebay. Visit our ebay store for more photos from this collection.

BIOGRAPHY: Roy Kemp (1920 - 1976) was a New York based photo journalist. Early on in his career, in the 1940s, he earned a reputation for being one of the finest burlesque photographers in the United States. His elegant photographic style and attention to detail made him the favorite photographer among all the leading burlesque dancers. Kemp’s talents as a photo journalist provide him a unique perspective on the lives of his models. By 1960, this insight led to a considerable change in his photographic style. Gone were the glamorous sets and smiling models. Instead, the women became younger, edgier, and with fetish symbolism throughout. Many have commented that Kemp's darker photographic style was among the earliest examinations of the sexploitation art genre on film.

GUARANTEE: We offer a lifetime guarantee on all of our photographs to be authentic originals by the stated photographer. They are not reproductions. We forensically examine all of our items prior to listing to make certain they are authentic and guarantee their authenticity for the lifetime of the item.   

VINTAGE EROTICA

Oxxbridge Galleries was founded in 1987 and specializes in vintage paper items. We are among the largest sellers of original paper erotica & fine art in the world and are always adding to our inventory. Visit the Vintage Erotica category of our ebay store. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. You will be pleased by the friendliness and knowledge of our staff.  Questions: 212-729-4627.