Famous Rowe Twins of Casino de Paris

Signed lower right margin “J. H. Lartigue”, embossed initials lower left.

Jacques-Henri Lartigue’s 1929 photograph, The Famous Rowe Twins of the Casino de Paris, captures the elegance and allure of the Parisian entertainment scene during the late 1920s. The image features the Rowe twins, renowned performers at the Casino de Paris, a leading music hall celebrated for its lavish revues and star-studded acts.

In this photograph, the twins are depicted in a poised and graceful manner, reflecting the sophistication and charm that characterized the era’s cabaret culture. Lartigue’s composition and use of lighting emphasize the twins’ synchronized presence, highlighting their significance in the Parisian nightlife of the time.

The Casino de Paris, established in the late 19th century, was a hub for avant-garde performances and a symbol of the city’s vibrant cultural life. Artists and entertainers who graced its stage were often immortalized by photographers like Lartigue, whose work offers a window into the glamour and dynamism of 1920s Paris.