The legendary Nina Leen

Nina Leen (1909-1995) - was one of the first female photographers of the American magazine Life. By the way, the photo artist was born in Russia. She grew up in Europe, she lived in many countries, including Italy, Germany, Switzerland, in 1939, moved to America. Back in the old world, she was fascinated by photography, which gradually turned into her profession. For the popular American magazine she made more than 40 covers.

That's Nina herself:













Famous by the series of works that tell about the manners and customs of the then American society. Although the majority of staged photographs, they still reflected the spirit of the age. Lin always tepetno belonged to their model, people forget about the presence of the photographer, giving her a chance to grab the most suitable frame.

Look at the feminine model, including not only professional, but also ordinary housewife. No cause indecent poses and outfits ...

Belle:


























These works belong to the 40th years of the last century, when there was not even a sexual revolution and all photos are impregnated with femininity and sophistication.

Chatterbox:






A lover of cotton candy:












Burlesque:




Smokers:




























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