Lot 1166: Joseph Woodson "Pops" Whitesell (American/N.O.)

Joseph Woodson "Pops" Whitesell (American/New Orleans, 1876-1958), "Juanita Gonzales", silver gelatin print, "A Gallery of Fine Photography" label en verso, 15 3/4 in. x 12 3/4 in., framed; and "Studio Party at Whitesell Studio", silver gelatin print mounted to board, signed, titled, and inscribed "To two of my best friends, Pops Whitesell" on lower margin, "Dixie Art Supplies" label en verso, 14 3/4 in. x 17 in., framed, (2 pcs.) Note: New Orleans photographer, Pops Whitesell, was known for his abilities at group photography, demonstrating his techniques in this charming photograph of a gathering of his friends and fellow photographers in "Studio Party at Whitesell Studio". After graduating from Newcomb College, Juanita Gonzales (1902-1935) studied with the avant garde cubist sculptor Alexanader Archipenko. Returning to New Orleans, Gonzales opened a studio on Governor Nicholls Street in the French Quarter and created innovative clay sculptures and pottery. Tragically, she died at 33 years old, after a prolonged illness.