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Jean Straker: Figure Studies

Posted on 10 November 201412 August 2023 by meisteryak
Jean Straker: Figure Studies

A couple of intriguing photos by the underrated Jean Straker (1913-1984). His work reminds me a little of the American photographer William Mortensen. Thanks to Nigel W. for the scans. SaveSave

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Pin-ups and Figure Studies with Jean Straker

Posted on 14 December 201318 August 2023 by meisteryak
Pin-ups and Figure Studies with Jean Straker

I’ve recently discovered that Jean Straker, along with the photographers Walter Bird and Jack Eston, took part in a discussion on Pin-ups and Figure Studies broadcast by the BBC on Network Three on May 22, 1958. On the show, Jean defines a pin-up as “a picture of a girl in which the girl represents herself. Continue Reading

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Jean Straker and The Visual Arts Club

Posted on 19 October 201212 August 2023 by meisteryak
Jean Straker and The Visual Arts Club

A 1950s contemporary of Pamela Green’s was the photographer Jean Straker.  An interesting character by half. To my knowledge, he never photographed Pamela, but she did have a copy of his book, The Nudes of Jean Straker, on her shelf. I feel as if Jean Straker was too arty and Continue Reading

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