Kiki de Montparnasse

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Clik here to view.Kiki de Montparnasse as prostitute soliciting for Man Ray c. 1925 south of France © Getty ImagesShe was the toast of Montparnasse at a time when the popular quarter in the south of Paris welcomed penniless avant-garde artists and bohemian characters. Her raven black garçonne bob, prominent nose and art deco Cupid’s bow made her recognisable to one and all. Kiki de Montparnasse was not particularly beautiful or elegant, but there was something electric about her: “she was very wonderful to look at”, said Hemi...

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