Photograph of Danny La Rue as Mae West
1980
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1980
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photo shows Danny La Rue dressed as Mae West. He's wearing a fancy costume and a big smile. The photo is interesting because it shows how Danny La Rue was known for his impersonations of famous women, and Mae West was one of his favorites. He performed as her in his shows, and this photo gives us a glimpse of that. The photo is also a fun look at how people used to entertain each other. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro.
