Portrait of Rosa Rolanda — Carl Van Vechten, 1932

Carl Van Vechten’s elegant 1932 portrait captures Rosa Rolanda in profile against an intricately patterned backdrop. Her dark clothing and carefully composed silhouette contrast with the elaborate botanical forms behind her, creating a sophisticated study of portraiture, pattern, and form.

Rolanda was an artist, photographer, dancer, and choreographer whose creative life crossed multiple artistic disciplines. Van Vechten’s restrained composition emphasizes her distinctive profile while the richly decorated textile transforms the background into an important visual element of the portrait.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Carl Van Vechten (1880–1964)
• Title: Portrait of Rose Covarrubias
• Original title: [Portrait of Rose Covarrubias]
• Series: Portrait Photographs of Celebrities, Carl Van Vechten Photograph Collection
• Date: October 30, 1932
• Period: 1930s American portrait photography
• Place of Origin: United States
• Medium: Gelatin silver photographic print

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.