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Earl Moran
Earl Steffa Moran (December 8, 1893 – January 17, 1984) was an American pin-up photographer and glamor artist. Background Moran was born in December 1893 on Belle Plaine, Iowa, United States. His first instruction in art came under the direction of John Stich, an elderly German artist who also taught the great illustrator W.H.D. Koerner. Moran also studied with Walter Biggs at the Chicago Art Institute. Moran later studied at the famed Art Students League in Manhattan, where he learned from the muralists Vincent Drumond, Robert Henri, Thomas Fogarty (Norman Rockwell's teacher), and the legendary anatomist George Bridgman. After moving back to Chicago in 1931 and opening a small studio where he specialized in photography and illustration, he sent some paintings of bikini-clad girls to two calendar companies; when both Brown & Bigelow and Thomas D. Murphy Company bought the work, his career was officially launched. Career Moran signed an exclusive contract with Bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glamour Artist
Glamour photography is a genre of photography in which the subjects are portrayed in attractive poses ranging from fully clothed to nude, and often erotic. Photographers use a combination of cosmetics, lighting and airbrushing techniques to produce an appealing image of the subject. (As cited by ProQuest .Publisher's website./ref> The focus lies in the beauty of the subject's body or portrait; as such, beauty standards are often a key determinant of glamour model trends. A popular subset of this type of photography is "pin-up", for women, and "beefcake", for men. Since glamour photography can include nudity, in such cases the distinction from softcore pornography is largely a matter of taste, although depictions of sexual contact are not considered within this genre and are considered pornographic. Glamour photography is generally a composed image of a subject in a still position. The subjects of glamour photography for professional use are often professional models, and the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belle Plaine, Iowa
Belle Plaine is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,330 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Belle Plaine was founded in 1862 when it was certain the railroad would be extended to that point. It was surveyed in March of 1862 by George F. Kirby for its proprietor, John I Blair who platted it in May. "Belle Plaine" is derived from the French meaning "beautiful plain". Belle Plaine is located on both the historic Lincoln Highway and the cross country tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. The Iowa River flows roughly southeastward, just south of the city airport. Climate Demographics 2020 census As of the census of 2020, there were 2,330 people, 1,058 households, and 589 families residing in the city. The population density was 733.0 inhabitants per square mile (283.0/ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Harrison (publisher)
Robert Harrison (April 14, 1904 – February 17, 1978) was an American journalist and publisher, best known for founding and publishing sensationalist and scandal-focused magazines in the mid-20th century. He worked for the ''New York Evening Graphic'' and the ''Motion Picture Herald.'' He gained notoriety for creating Confidential (magazine), Confidential, a tabloid-style magazine launched in 1952, which became infamous for its exposés on celebrities, politicians, and public figures. Harrison's publishing style, which combined gossip, scandal, and investigative journalism, pushed the boundaries of privacy laws and defamation cases, leading to numerous legal battles. Despite its controversial nature, ''Confidential'' was highly successful, influencing the development of modern tabloid journalism and setting the stage for future celebrity gossip publications. Following increased legal pressure and shifting public attitudes, Harrison's influence waned by the 1960s, and ''Confident ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
