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Delights of the Riviera - the Season at Cannes, 1926
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Delights of the Riviera - the Season at Cannes, 1926
Series of vignette sketches showing society at play on the French Riviera, at Cannes in the spring of 1926. Pictured are Suzanne Lenglen and Helen Wills on the areas tennis courts, yachts in the harbour, smart society promending along the Croisette, with the ladies taking a great interest in the shops and the Riviera smart set dining at the Ambassadeurs restaurant. Date: 1926
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Ambassadeurs Cannes Croisette Destinations Driving Helen Lenglen Promenade Restaurant Restaurants Riviera Shopping Smart Suzanne Tennis Wills Fashionable
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Delights of the Riviera - The Season at Cannes, 1926
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- A Vibrant Snapshot of the French Riviera's Roaring Twenties Social Scene This photograph print transports us back to the enchanting spring of 1926 on the French Riviera, specifically in the glamorous town of Cannes. The image is a series of vignette sketches that beautifully encapsulate the essence of society at play, showcasing the allure and charm of the era. Two tennis legends, Suzanne Lenglen and Helen Wills, grace the courts with their presence, their focused expressions and elegant attire embodying the spirit of competition and grace. The nearby harbor teems with life as yachts bob gently in the water, their gleaming masts and sails standing proud against the azure backdrop. Smartly-dressed individuals promenade along the Croisette, the town's iconic promenade, taking in the sights and sounds of the bustling scene. Ladies, with their fashionable hats and chic outfits, show great interest in the shops, their eyes sparkling with excitement as they explore the latest trends. The Riviera's smart set gathers at the Ambassadeurs restaurant, an elegant dining establishment that promises an unforgettable culinary experience. The ambiance is filled with laughter, lively conversation, and the clinking of champagne glasses. The scene continues with the sight of stylish cars and their dapper drivers, their vehicles emblematic of the era's love for motoring and travel. The French Riviera in the 1920s was a destination like no other, and this photograph print offers a tantalizing glimpse into its allure and charm. This evocative image, captured in 1926, invites us to step back in time and immerse ourselves in the enchanting world of the French Riviera's Roaring Twenties social scene.
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