Stiller Collection

"Captivated by the allure of Greta Garbo, Mauritz Stiller captured her essence on film

Stiller Collection: Greta Garbo (1905-1990)

Greta Garbo (1905-1990)
A portrait of Greta Garbo on her yacht off Catalina Island. Greta Garbo was born in Stockholm and was spotted whilst studying at the Royal Theatre Dramatic School by the Swedish director Mauritz

Stiller Collection: Street scene with Memorial Church, West Berlin, Germany

Street scene with Memorial Church, West Berlin, Germany
Street scene (Kurfurstendamm) with the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in the distance, West Berlin, Germany. The building, damaged in 1943 during a bombing raid, was deliberately left in ruins

Stiller Collection: GARBO AND STILLER, 1925. Swedish actress Greta Garbo and Swedish filmmaker Mauritz

GARBO AND STILLER, 1925. Swedish actress Greta Garbo and Swedish filmmaker Mauritz Stiller aboard the Drottningholm during its first trip to the United States. Photograph, 17 August 1925

Stiller Collection: KLIMT: TRANQUIL POND, 1899. Tranquil Pond (Egelsee near Golling, Salzburg). Oil on canvas

KLIMT: TRANQUIL POND, 1899. Tranquil Pond (Egelsee near Golling, Salzburg). Oil on canvas, Gustav Klimt, 1890

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"Captivated by the allure of Greta Garbo, Mauritz Stiller captured her essence on film. In a street scene with Memorial Church as his backdrop in West Berlin, Germany, Stiller's lens revealed the enigmatic beauty of Garbo. Their collaboration in 1925 brought forth an extraordinary partnership that would forever shape cinematic history. Stiller, a Swedish filmmaker, recognized Garbo's immense talent and cast her in the Swedish film "Gosta Berlings Saga" in 1924. This marked the beginning of their artistic journey together. As they worked side by side, their creative synergy blossomed into something truly remarkable. In this captivating still from one of their films, we see Garbo radiating with an indescribable magnetism. Her expressive eyes draw us into her world while Stiller's masterful direction captures every nuance of her performance. The image transports us to another time and place - a tranquil pond near Golling, Salzburg painted by Klimt in 1899. Just like Klimt's painting exudes serenity and tranquility, so does this moment between Garbo and Stiller. Garbo herself was a force to be reckoned with - born Greta Louisa Gustafsson she transformed into an iconic figure within American cinema after leaving Sweden for Hollywood. Her timeless beauty captivated audiences worldwide and continues to do so even today. As we reflect upon these glimpses into the past - scenes from streets adorned with Memorial Church or intimate moments shared between two visionaries - we are reminded of the power that art holds over our hearts and minds. "