I have always been a giant fan of Man Ray, but I am REALLY into the severity of these portraits of Nancy Cunard. Look at her armloads of bakelite and beads, with that strange, removed look on her face! The giant mod scarf in the background also…I want this big, for my wall.

This woman has incredible style. Look, she’s wearing a turban-inspired hat! You KNOW I love that!

Severe, and staunch. Nancy looks distinctly feline in this shot! Amazingness. Her harsh, piercing stare and high-contrast make-up complete the look. Man Ray has always done an impeccable job capturing the essence of a person in portraiture work.