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Just As it Used to Be by Fred Purvis
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Just As it Used to Be by Fred Purvis
A lively scene of revelry in a Chelsea artists studio showing some Bright Young Things of the 1920s dancing, drinking and smoking at a party, while their ghostly artist predecessors of an earlier age, look through the window at the celebrations. Date: 1928
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Bohemian Bright Chelsea Flapper Flappers Fred Lively Parties Purvis Revelry Socialising Things 1928 Fashionable
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is a captivating and evocative photograph by Fred Purvis that transports us back to the vibrant and carefree spirit of the Roaring Twenties. The image, taken in 1928, depicts a lively scene of revelry in a Chelsea artists' studio, where a group of Bright Young Things, dressed in the height of fashionable attire, engage in a night of drinking, smoking, and dancing. The young women, with their bobbed hair and flapper dresses, exude an air of youthful exuberance and freedom, while the young men, in dapper suits and bow ties, join in the fun with equal enthusiasm. But what makes this photograph truly unique is the presence of the ghostly artist predecessors of an earlier age, who peer in through the window at the celebrations. Their somber, monochrome presence serves as a stark contrast to the colorful and lively scene unfolding inside, reminding us of the rich artistic history that came before. The juxtaposition of the old and the new, the traditional and the modern, adds depth and intrigue to the image, making it a fascinating snapshot of a bygone era. The Bohemian spirit of the 1920s comes alive in this photograph, as the young artists and society figures mingle and socialize, lost in the moment of pure fun and enjoyment. The atmosphere is electric, with laughter and music filling the room, and the energy of the moment is palpable. It's a scene of pure joy and abandon, a testament to the carefree spirit of the Twenties that continues to captivate and inspire us today.
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