67 - JEANNE MOREAU AND STANLEY BAKER

JEANNE MOREAU AND STANLEY BAKER An elusive woman and a narcissistic reflection in the mirror Scene from Joseph Losey’s film “Eva”; Moreau dressed by Pierre Cardin, 1962. Photograph, vintage silver print, stamped and annotated on the back. 18 x 23.8 cm. Tear in the paper at the bottom of the image (most visible when held up to the light). Note: The mirror, a central motif in *Eva*, underscores the relationship of fascination and domination that binds the two characters. Jeanne Moreau plays Ève Olivier, a mysterious and elusive woman, while Stanley Baker plays Tyvian Jones, a writer who falls obsessively in love with her and brings about his own downfall. Adapted from the novel by James Hadley Chase, Joseph Losey’s film constantly contrasts appearances with feelings, set against the backdrop of Venice. Filmed in 1961 and released in 1962, it features black-and-white cinematography by Gianni Di Venanzo. The costumes worn by Jeanne Moreau were specially designed by Pierre Cardin.