Several individuals wearing coats and hats stand beside a large biplane on a grassy field. The aircraft has two wings and visible rigging characteristic of early 20th-century aviation. The airplane door is open, and some people appear to be boarding or disembarking. The image is sepia-toned and slightly blurred from motion.
State University of New York at Buffalo. Poetry Collection
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A biplane is captured in mid-landing, angled upward over a flat grassy area. In the foreground, a person stands facing the aircraft, wearing light-colored trousers and a dark jacket. The person's right hand and partial arm are visible. The shadow of the person is cast on the ground to the left. The background is open field with distant, indistinct structures. The image has a sepia tone and slightly soft focus.
On verso in Sylvia Beach's handwriting "Photo of Lucia Joyce." Shakespeare and Company stamp.
Lucia Joyce wearing a patterned, short-sleeved dress sits outdoors, leaning on a wooden or stone railing with their head resting on one hand. Joyce looks into the distance with a neutral or contemplative expression. Part of a wine glass is visible in the foreground to the right, slightly out of focus. The background shows a dark hillside under a bright sky. On verso in Sylvia Beach's handwriting "Photo of Lucia Joyce" and Shakespeare and Company stamp.
On verso in Lucia Joyce's handwriting "I am not wearing the | latest fashion hat as you | may think but simply | a "sac à papier"! | Lucia"
Close-up view of Lucia Joyce wearing a textured, woven cloche-style hat, seated and looking slightly to the side. Joyce is partially lit by strong sunlight, casting shadows across the face and background. Joyce is dressed in a light-colored garment and positioned against a dark, indistinct background. On verso in Lucia Joyce's handwriting "I am not wearing the | latest fashion hat as you | may think but simply | a "sac à papier"! | Lucia"
Lucia Joyce standing outside by wall, Ostend
Lucia Joyce stands outdoors, leaning casually against a wooden railing. They wear a cloche-style hat, a striped V-neck sweater with a plaid coat draped over it, and a pleated skirt secured with a belt. The background includes a mechanical or nautical element, possibly indicating the setting is on a ship or dock. Joyce is smiling slightly, and the photograph is sepia-toned.
Lucia Joyce reclines on a grassy slope, wrapped in a plaid coat with arms folded over the chest. Nearby, a purse and a pair of gloves lie on the ground. In the background, another person is seated holding an open item, possibly a book or paper, and a child is seated farther back. Residential houses are visible in the distance, suggesting a rural or coastal setting.
On verso "Photo of Lucia Joyce." Shakespeare and Company stamp.
Lucia Joyce stands near the edge of the water on a beach, wearing a vertically striped outfit with a belt. Joyce is holding an object in their right hand, possibly a hat. The ocean is visible in the background, with waves reaching the shore. On verso "Photo of Lucia Joyce" with Shakespeare and Company stamp.
James Joyce with Ezra Pound, John Quinn, and Ford Madox Ford
On recto "Miss Sylvia Beach from FM Ford. 8/[illegible]/23". On verso in Sylvia Beach's handwriting "Ezra Pound · James Joyce · Ford M. Ford · John Quinn | in studio of Ezra Pound rue Notre·Dame·des·Champs Paris 1923 | signed by F.M. Ford"
Shakespeare and Company stamp and inserted negative "This neg. prob. rec'd from S Beach" per note on sleeve.
James Joyce with Ezra Pound, John Quinn, and Ford Madox Ford are positioned in a room with wooden furnishings. Three are seated in chairs, and one stands behind them with hands in his pockets. All are wearing suits and ties. On the left, Ezra Pound is reclining casually with one leg crossed over the other. John Quinn stands behind Pound. Ford Madox Ford is seated in the center and James Joyce is seated to his left. The background includes shelves, books, and a framed item on the wall. The setting suggests an office or academic environment. Handwritten text is visible along the bottom edge of the photograph. On recto "Miss Sylvia Beach from FM Ford. 8/[illegible]/23". On verso in Sylvia Beach's handwriting ""Ezra Pound · James Joyce · Ford M. Ford · John Quinn | in studio of Ezra Pound rue Notre·Dame·des·Champs Paris 1923 | signed by F.M. Ford"" with Shakespeare and Company stamp. inserted negative "This neg. prob. rec'd from S Beach" per note on sleeve.
On verso "6" wide | BOOK Review | Return to: Harcourt, Brace and Company | 750 Third Avenue, NYC." Shakespeare and Company stamp.
James Joyce with Ezra Pound, John Quinn, and Ford Madox Ford are gathered indoors. John Quinn man stands in the background while the other three are seated, engaged in conversation. They are dressed in suits and ties. Ezra Pound, on the far left, reclines in an upholstered chair with legs crossed. The center seated man, Ford Madox Ford, holds a large book or manuscript. James Joyce is seated on the right. The background features books, shelves, a lamp, and a cubist-style artwork. The setting appears to be an office or study. On verso "6" wide | BOOK Review | Return to: Harcourt, Brace and Company | 750 Third Avenue, NYC." Shakespeare and Company stamp.
James Joyce is posed facing the camera in a studio setting, wearing a thick, textured overcoat and a soft, brimless cap with folds. Joyce has round wire-rimmed glasses, a thin mustache, and a patterned bow tie. The background is plain and light-colored, and the lighting highlights facial features and clothing texture.
On verso in SB's handwriting "James Joyce in BOGNAR, WALES 1923 | Sylvia Beach Collection." Shakespeare and Company stamp.
Studio portrait of James Joyce seated and facing the camera. Joyce wears a thick, textured overcoat, a patterned bow tie, and a soft, pleated cap with a visor. Round wire-rimmed glasses frame their face, and they have a thin mustache. The photo is bordered by white margins with faint pencil markings and measurements along the edges. The background is neutral, and lighting emphasizes the subject's face and clothing texture. On verso in SB's handwriting "James Joyce in BOGNAR, WALES 1923 | Sylvia Beach Collection" Shakespeare and Company stamp.
Inscribed in JJ's handwriting "To | Sylvia Beach | with kind regards | James Joyce |Bognar | July 1923"
Sepia-toned formal portrait mounted on a dark frame. James Joyce is dressed in a thick textured overcoat, patterned bow tie, and a pleated soft cap with a visor, and wears round glasses. Joyce faces forward with a neutral expression. Below the photograph on the mount, there is a handwritten inscription in ink that reads: “To / Sylvia Beach / with kind regards / James Joyce / Bognar / July 1922”.
Inserted negative "This neg. rec'd from Sylvia Beach" per note on sleeve. On same exposure is negative of B. W. Huebsch (see 9.1).
Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait of Sylvia Beach with short, wavy hair parted slightly to the side. Beach is wearing a collared shirt or dress with a decorative element on the lapel. The individual is facing slightly to the viewer’s left, with a neutral or pensive expression. The background is plain and light, possibly a studio setting. Inserted negative "This neg. rec'd from Sylvia Beach" per note on sleeve on same exposure is negative of B. W. Huebsch (see 9.1)
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James Joyce with Sylvia Beach at Shakespeare and Company
Sylvia Beach and James Joyce seated at a cluttered desk covered in papers. Beach is seated on the left and wears a light-colored collared blouse with a dark tie and jacket, and is looking toward the right. James Joyce is seated on the right and wears a dark suit with a polka-dot bow tie and a dark eye patch over the right eye, also looking slightly downward and to the left. Behind them is a bookcase filled with books and a wall with several posters, including prominent signage advertising Ulysses and Arnold Bennett, as well as racing odds for horses. A telephone and ink bottles sit on the desk in the foreground.
On verso in Sylvia Beach's handwriting "Photo by New York Times of James Joyce & Sylvia Beach | at Shakespeare and Company bookshop 12 rue de l'Odéon Paris 1922 | Behind Joyce: 2 posters from London 1) announcing |write-up of Ulysses in 'Sporting Times' (Feb. 1922) and 2) | Arnold Bennett's article in the "Outlook" Feb 1922 | Behind Joyce on the right: 4 photos by New York Times | of 1) James Joyce and Sylvia Beach at Shakespeare and | Company 8 rue Dupuytren Paris (former premises) 1920 | 2) same in doorway 3) interior with James Joyce: | Sylvia and Cyprian Beach annd John Rodker | In right upper corner: 2 photos of Wilde framed | with autograph letters of Wilde- gifts to |Shakespeare and Company of Byron Kuhn "Count | Prorok"
Shakespeare and Company stamp. Photograph torn and taped.
Sylvia Beach and James Joyce seated at a desk in a book-filled room. Sylvia Beach, seated on the left wears a collared shirt with a tie and a jacket, facing James Joyce, who is dressed in a dark suit with a polka-dot bow tie and wears a black eye patch over the right eye. Stacks of paper and an old-fashioned telephone occupy the desk in front of them. Behind them, books fill shelves, and two posters are prominently displayed. One poster includes the headline “The Scandal of Ulysses,” and the other features the name “Arnold Bennett.” The image has visible creases and damage. On verso in SB's handwriting "Photo by New York Times of James Joyce & Sylvia Beach | at Shakespeare and Company bookshop 12 rue de l'Odéon Paris 1922 | Behind Joyce: 2 posters from London 1) announcing |write-up of Ulysses in 'Sporting Times' (Feb. 1922) and 2) | Arnold Bennett's article in the "Outlook" Feb 1922 | Behind Joyce on the right: 4 photos by New York Times | of 1) James Joyce and Sylvia Beach at Shakespeare and | Company 8 rue Dupuytren Paris (former premises) 1920 | 2) same in doorway 3) interior with James Joyce: | Sylvia and Cyprian Beach annd John Rodker | In right upper corner: 2 photos of Wilde framed | with autograph letters of Wilde- gifts to |Shakespeare and Company of Byron Kuhn "Count | Prorok" Shakespeare and Company stamp. Photograph torn and taped.
Photograph stamped "Hollinger, NY." Inserted note "To James Joyce with the kind | regards of John Quinn |June 24, 1921."
Sepia-toned formal studio portrait showing John Quinn posed in profile, turned slightly toward the camera. Quinn is dressed in a dark coat with a high white collar and a cravat or tie featuring small dots. The backdrop is plain and the lighting highlights the subject's facial features. The image has a classic early 20th-century portrait style. Photograph stamped "Hollinger, NY," inserted note "To James Joyce with the kind | regards of John Quinn |June 24, 1921"
James Joyce and Sylvia Beach in doorway of Shakespeare and Company
Inserted note in SB's handwriting "Sylvia Beach James Joyce | à Shakespeare and Company | 8 rue Dupuytren | en 1921 | (publication de 'Ulysses" en train)"
Sylvia Beach and James Joyce stand in the open doorway of Shakespeare and Company, facing each other. On right, James Joyce leans casually against the door frame holding a cane, dressed in a dark suit, bow tie, and fedora. Sylvia Beach stands in profile on the left, wearing a long dark dress and heeled shoes. The street outside is paved with bricks, and a few blurred figures are visible in the background near an arched entrance. The composition creates a frame within a frame, emphasizing the figures in the doorway. Inserted note in Sylvia Beach's handwriting "Sylvia Beach James Joyce | à Shakespeare and Company | 8 rue Dupuytren | en 1921 | (publication de 'Ulysses" en train)"
James Joyce and Sylvia Beach seated at table in Shakespeare and Company
Two Shakespeare and Company stamps on verso
inserted negative "This neg. prob. rec'd. from S. Beach" per note on sleeve
Sylvia Beach and James Joyce in Shakespeare and Company. Beach is seated on the right at a wooden desk covered with papers, books, a small vase of flowers, and writing tools. James Joyce sits across from Beach in a wooden chair, legs crossed, with hands resting in their lap. Both wear formal attire, including bow ties. Behind them, tall bookshelves filled with neatly arranged books line the wall. The image has visible wear, including torn corners and faded areas. Two Shakespeare and Company stamps on verso and inserted negative "This neg. prob. rec'd. from S. Beach" per note on sleeve.
James Joyce and Sylvia Beach outside Shakespeare and Company
A sepia-toned street scene shows James Joyce and Sylvia Beach standing at the entrance of Shakespeare and Company, a historic bookshop in Paris. James Joyce leans casually against the doorframe holding a cane, while the Sylvia Beach stands with hands in coat pockets, facing Joyce. Above the storefront, a third person looks down from a wrought iron balcony. The shop windows display books, and signage identifies the establishment as a bookstore and lending library. The cobblestone street and aged building façade contribute to the early 20th-century atmosphere.
James Joyce with Sylvia Beach, Cyprian Beach and John Rodker at Shakespeare and Company
Shakespeare and Company stamp on verso. Typed note in French "James Joyce: Sylvia Beach : Cyprian Beach: | et John Rodker | à Shakespeare and Company en 1921." Inserted negative "This neg. rec'd from S. Beach" per note on sleeve.
A group of four individuals is inside a room filled with bookshelves. In the foreground, James Joyce and Sylvia Beach face each other in conversation across a desk with flowers, papers, and an inkwell. John Rodker stands behind them, facing forward, and Cyprian Beach stands to the right, reading a book. The room has framed pictures on the wall, a woven rug on the floor, and is densely lined with books, suggesting a library or bookshop setting. Shakespeare and Company stamp on verso and typed note in French "James Joyce: Sylvia Beach : Cyprian Beach: | et John Rodker | à Shakespeare and Company en 1921." Inserted negative "This neg. rec'd from S. Beach" per note on sleeve.
James Joyce seated, playing guitar, Zurich
On verso "Joyce with | Guitar-- | Trieste
James Joyce in formal attire is seated on a wooden chair, playing a classical guitar. Joyce looks to their left while strumming with their right hand and fingering the fretboard with their left. The background includes a wall with decorative paneling and a patterned upholstered chair partially visible on the left. Red editorial markings and handwritten numbers are visible along the photo's border. On verso "Joyce with | Guitar-- | Trieste.
On verso "Zurich 1915 | Taken by | Ottocaro Weiss"
James Joyce dressed in a dark suit and tie is seated on a chair, holding a classical guitar. Joyce appears to be mid-performance, with the right hand positioned near the sound hole and the left hand on the fretboard. The backdrop includes a tiled wall with decorative paneling and part of an upholstered chair with a patterned fabric is visible on the left. On verso "Zurich 1915 | Taken by | Ottocaro Weiss."
An aged photograph of James Joyce in formal attire is centered on a tan or brown textured background. Joyce is wearing a light-colored suit, a collared shirt, and a tie. The portrait appears to be cropped at the shoulders and has visible wear, including torn and frayed corners. Joyce is shown with neatly combed dark hair, glasses, and a mustache. The image is monochrome and printed on what looks like newspaper or magazine paper.
James Joyce with Stuart and Moune Gilbert, Zurich
Inserted negative "This neg. prob. rec'd from S. Beach" per note on sleeve"
James Joyce with Stuart and Moune Gilbert standing outside in front of a stucco building with an arched doorway. All are dressed in light-colored summer attire, including straw boater-style hats. Joyce wears a dark blazer, light trousers, sunglasses, and holding a cane. Moune Gilbert, center, wears a knee-length light dress with decorative detailing along the front. Stuart, right, is dressed in a light-colored suit and appears to be speaking with the others. A fourth figure is partially visible at the edge of the frame on the left. The setting includes a wooden picket fence, shrubbery, and a tiled or paved surface underfoot. Inserted negative "This neg. prob. rec'd from S. Beach" per note on sleeve."
James Joyce with Nora and Moune Gilbert, Zurich
Inserted negative "This neg rec'd from Sylvia Beach | no doubt" per note on sleeve
James Joyce and Moune Gilbert are seated on a low stone ledge, while Nora Joyce stands behind them. Joyce, seated left, wears a dark jacket, light trousers, a boater-style hat, sunglasses, and holds a cane. Nora Joyce, standing, wears a long dark coat with a fur collar and a cloche hat. Moune Gilbert, seated right, wears a striped dress, cloche hat, and long beaded necklace. Behind them are streetlamps, buildings with steep roofs, and what appears to be a waterfront or industrial area in the distance. Inserted negative "This neg rec'd from Sylvia Beach | no doubt" per note on sleeve.
James Joyce with Nora, seated on wall in Zurich
Inserted negative "This neg. rec'd. from Sylvia Beach" per note on sleeve
James Joyce, seated left, in a dark jacket, light trousers, white shoes, boater hat, and sunglasses reclines casually on a low stone ledge. Nora Joyce sits beside him wearing a dark outfit with a fur collar and cloche hat. The setting includes a street lined with early 20th-century European-style buildings, lampposts, and visible signage, including one for "St. Raphael." The background suggests a town square or coastal promenade. Inserted negative "This neg. rec'd. from Sylvia Beach" per note on sleeve.
James Joyce, Nora Joyce and Stuart Gilbert, Zurich
Shakespeare and Company stamp on verso, torn.
A group portrait with three adults outdoors in a paved area with lamp posts and multi-story buildings in the background. James Joyce, seated center, sits on a stone ledge wearing a boater hat, sunglasses, a dark blazer, and light trousers, holding a cane across their lap. Stuart Gilbert, seated left, is dressed in a light-colored suit and hat, and Nora Joyce stands to the right in a dark dress with a cloche hat and fur-collared coat. The caption beneath the photo reads: “James Joyce mit seiner Frau u. seinem Biographen Stuart Gilbert,” identifying the central figure as James Joyce, with his wife and biographer. Shakespeare and Company stamp on verso and torn.
On verso in SB's handwriting, "James Joyce with Stuart Gilbert and Nora Joyce in Zurich"
Three individuals pose outdoors in front of European-style buildings. James Joyce, seated center, sits on a stone ledge wearing a boater hat, sunglasses, a dark blazer, and light trousers, holding a cane across their lap. Stuart Gilbert, seated left, is dressed in a light-colored suit and hat, and Nora Joyce stands to the right in a dark dress with a cloche hat and fur-collared coat. On verso in SB's handwriting, "James Joyce with Stuart Gilbert and Nora Joyce in Zurich."
Lucia Joyce as a young girl, with large bow in her hair, Zurich
A softly focused studio portrait of a young Lucia Joyce with wavy hair, wearing a large, light-colored bow tied at the top of the head. Joyce is dressed in a light blouse with subtle embroidered detailing. The background is dark and blurred, drawing attention to the subject’s face.
Lucia Joyce as a young girl, wearing hat with streamers, Zurich
Inserted negative "This neg. rec'd. from Sylvia Beach?" per note on sleeve
Studio portrait of a young Lucia Joyce in a cloche-style hat with a pleated texture and decorative beaded band. Joyce has wavy hair and wears a light blouse with embroidered details near the shoulders and collar. A ribbon from the hat hangs loosely down the front. The background is softly blurred. Inserted negative "This neg. rec'd. from Sylvia Beach?" per note on sleeve.
Nora Joyce with Giorgio and Lucia Joyce, Zurich
Studio portrait of Nora Joyce with Giorgio and Lucia Joyce. Nora Joyce is wearing a dark hat with a fabric flower and a white ruffled blouse. Giorgio Joyce, wearing a cap, round glasses, and a dark shirt with a large white bow, sits in front. Lucia Joyce, standing beside the Nora, wears a headscarf, a light short-sleeved dress with lace trim, and holds what appears to be a rolled piece of fabric. All three subjects are facing forward with neutral expressions against a dark backdrop.
Formal portrait of Nora Joyce standing, wearing white dress and gloves, Zurich
Inserted negative "?This neg. rec'd. from Sylvia Beach?" per note on sleeve
Studio portrait of Nora Joyce wearing a dark wide-brimmed hat and a white dress with elbow-length gloves. She is posed with her arms resting on the back of an ornately upholstered chair with decorative tassels. The background is softly lit with a window and floral arrangement faintly visible. Joyce is looking directly at the camera with a composed expression. Inserted negative "?This neg. rec'd. from Sylvia Beach?" per note on sleeve.
Formal portrait of Nora Joyce seated, wearing black hat, Zurich
Studio portrait showing Nora Joyce from the chest up, dressed in a dark garment with a broad white collar and a decorative bow. Joyce wears a wide-brimmed, semi-transparent hat and looks directly at the camera. The background is softly blurred. Inserted negative "This neg. rec'd. from Sylvia Beach?" per note on sleeve.
Lucia and Giorgio Joyce with kitten standing at window of their flat in Trieste
Inserted negative "?This neg. rec'd from Sylvia Beach" per note on sleeve
Faded sepia-toned portrait of two children standing side by side. Giorgio Joyce is on the left wearing a sailor-style outfit with a cap and striped shirt. Lucia Joyce, at right, in a light-colored dress, is holding what appears to be a cat. The image is worn, with visible creases, scratches, and a torn upper right corner. A partial printed sign in Italian is visible at the bottom of the frame. Inserted negative "?This neg. rec'd from Sylvia Beach" per note on sleeve.
James Joyce with his mother, father, and maternal grandfather at age 6
Signed by JJ "James Joyce | Paris | 25 · xi · 27", negative (10.0 x 12.5)
Four individuals pose in an indoor setting with ornate furniture and a patterned backdrop. James Joyce's mother is seated, center, in a striped dress holds a printed page while James, a child, is dressed in a light-colored sailor suit and leans on her knee, pointing at the page. James Joyce's father, dressed in a suit sits next to them on the right, while James Joyce's grandfather stands behind them with a hand resting on a carved wooden armrest. Handwritten text is visible in the lower right corner. Signed by JJ "James Joyce | Paris | 25 · xi · 27", negative (10.0 x 12.5).
James Joyce, bearded, three quarter view, Zurich
Stamp on bottom right corner "C. Ruf Zûrich." Inserted negatives "Neg. for this rec'd from Sylvia Beach?" per note on sleeve.
James Joyce is seated against a dark, softly lit backdrop. Joyce is wearing round glasses and a heavy, high-collared coat fastened with visible buttons. His hair is slicked back, and they have a short beard and mustache. One arm rests on the leg, while the other hand is positioned on the arm of the chair. The image is framed within a beige mount. Stamp on bottom right corner "C. Ruf Zûrich." Inserted negatives "Neg. for this rec'd from Sylvia Beach?" per note on sleeve.
James Joyce graduation from University College Dublin with group of students
On verso, names of students, folder includes seating diagram on Shakespeare and Company lending library card (14.1 x 10.6), note from Sylvia Beach (14.9 x 11.9), photocopy of seating diagram
Fourteen individuals are gathered outdoors in front of a large tree. Most are dressed in academic robes. The group is arranged in four rows: four seated or reclining on the ground, four seated or kneeling in the middle, and six standing in the back. The background shows a garden or wooded area at University College Dublin. On verso, names of students, folder includes seating diagram on Shakespeare and Company lending library card (14.1 x 10.6), note from Sylvia Beach (14.9 x 11.9), photocopy of seating diagram.
James Joyce in hat and great coat, Zurich
Signed by JJ "James Joyce | Paris | 30 · x · 924", on verso in JJ's handwriting "21 | [illegible]"
James Joyce stands facing forward in a full-length pose against a plain background. Joyce is wearing a dark overcoat, a patterned scarf, and a wide-brimmed hat. The image is slightly out of focus and has handwritten text at the bottom right corner that reads, "James Joyce | Paris | 30 · x · 924." Signed by JJ "James Joyce | Paris | 30 · x · 924", on verso in JJ's handwriting "21 | [illegible]"
James Joyce's graduation from Royal University (later University College Dublin)
James Joyce stands indoors wearing academic robes with a white fur collar. One hand rests on a carved chair while the other rests on a table stacked with books and papers. Joyce is posed looking slightly to the side. The background is plain and dark.
Signed by JJ "James Joyce | Paris | 30 · x · 924", printed on verso "PHOTOGRAPHIE | Paul DARBY | 147.Bd Saint-Germain 147 | PARIS", JJ's handwriting "Degree Day R.U.J. | Dublin |20"
James Joyce stands indoors wearing dark academic robes trimmed with white fur, a bow tie, and a formal vest. One hand rests on a carved armchair, and the other on a table holding several stacked books and papers. Joyce is posed in front of a plain backdrop and is looking slightly to the side. Handwritten text appears in the lower right corner. Signed by James Joyce, "James Joyce | Paris | 30 · x · 924", printed on verso "PHOTOGRAPHIE | Paul DARBY | 147.Bd Saint-Germain 147 | PARIS", JJ's handwriting "Degree Day R.U.J. | Dublin |20"
James Joyce and school friends George Clancy, and J. F. Byrne
Byrne, J. F. (John Francis), 1879 or 1880-1960
Three individuals are posed in a studio setting. George Clancy, seated, left, and James Joyce, seated, right, wear dark suits. A third person, John Francis Byrne, stands behind them wearing a flat cap and also dressed in a dark suit. The image is bordered with a decorative mat.
Signed by JJ "James Joyce | Paris | 30 · x · 924", with 10.3 x 4.0 scrap with JJ's handwriting "G. Clancy | J. F. Byrne | Jay Joyce"
Three individuals are posed in a studio setting. George Clancy, seated, left, and James Joyce, seated, right, wear dark suits. A third person, John Francis Byrne, stands behind them wearing a flat cap and also dressed in a dark suit. The image is bordered with a decorative mat. Signed by JJ "James Joyce | Paris | 30 · x · 924", with 10.3 x 4.0 scrap with JJ's handwriting "G. Clancy | J. F. Byrne | Jay Joyce"
A young James Joyce stands in front of a studio backdrop, wearing a traditional sailor suit with a dark scarf and emblem on the sleeve. Joyce, aged 6, has short, neatly combed hair and a serious expression. One hand rests inside a pocket while the other is relaxed by their side. A textured object or surface appears to the right of the frame.
Signed by JJ "James Joyce | Paris | 30 · x · 924"
Signed by JJ "James Joyce | Paris | 30 x 924", JJ's handwriting on verso: "2 | Rathgar, Du"
A young James Joyce stands beside an ornately carved table or chair, dressed in a dark velvet dress with a wide, ruffled white lace collar and matching cuffs. Joyce's hair is short and light in color. White stockings and dark shoes are visible. The background is plain and softly shaded, with a signature and handwritten date in the lower right corner. Signed by James Joyce, "James Joyce | Paris | 30 x 924", JJ's handwriting on verso: "2 | Rathgar, Du"
James Joyce standing beside greenhouse, Dublin
James Joyce stands casually in front of a glass-paneled greenhouse with hands in their pockets. They are dressed in a dark jacket, vest, light-colored trousers, and a flat cap. Several potted plants are visible at their feet, and climbing plants are growing on the wall beside the greenhouse. The background suggests a garden setting. Shakespeare and Company stamp on verso.
James Joyce stands casually in front of a glass-paneled greenhouse with hands in their pockets. They are dressed in a dark jacket, vest, light-colored trousers, and a flat cap. Several potted plants are visible at their feet, and climbing plants are growing on the wall beside the greenhouse. The background suggests a garden setting. Signed by James Joyce, "James Joyce | Paris | 30 · x · 924"
James Joyce wearing hat, with head tilted, Zurich
James Joyce wearing a dark three-piece suit, tie, and bowler hat sits against a plain backdrop. Joyce has a small mustache and are wearing round wire-rimmed glasses. His head is slightly tilted and gaze is directed toward the viewer. The image has a studio portrait style, with a textured border and sepia tone. Signed by James Joyce "James Joyce | Paris | 30 · x · 924"
James Joyce wearing a dark three-piece suit, tie, and bowler hat sits against a plain backdrop. Joyce has a small mustache and are wearing round wire-rimmed glasses. His head is slightly tilted and gaze is directed toward the viewer. The image has a studio portrait style, with a textured border and sepia tone.
A formal portrait of a James Joyce in round wire-frame glasses and a wide-brimmed straw hat, shown from the chest up. Joyce is dressed in a suit jacket, white shirt, and large bow tie. The image has been lightly colorized, with hand-applied blue and pink shading accentuating the hat, suit, and face. Joyce has a trimmed mustache and a neutral expression. The background is plain and the image appears to be a studio portrait.
James Joyce, bearded, seated in profile, Zurich
Stamp on bottom right corner "C. Ruf Zûrich", signed by JJ "James Joyce"
Sepia-toned portrait showing a seated James Joyce in profile, facing left. Joyce has neatly combed-back hair, a trimmed beard, and is wearing round eyeglasses. Joyce are dressed in a thick, high-collared coat, with one hand resting on their lap and the other hanging loosely over the arm of a chair. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the subject's profile and posture. The photograph is bordered by a wide margin and includes a signature in the lower right corner of the paper. Stamp on bottom right corner "C. Ruf Zûrich", signed by JJ "James Joyce."
Stamp on bottom right corner "C. Ruf Zûrich." Inserted negative "This neg. rec'd from Sylvia Beach?" per note on sleeve.
Profile view of James Joyce seated and facing left, wearing a dark, heavy coat with a tall collar. Joyce has neatly slicked-back hair, a short beard, and round eyeglasses. One arm is bent at the elbow and rests on a surface, while the other hand rests on their lap. The backdrop is dark and softly blurred, directing attention to Joyce's silhouette and facial features. Stamp on bottom right corner "C. Ruf Zûrich," inserted negative "This neg. rec'd from Sylvia Beach?" per note on sleeve.
Composite of nine early photographs of James Joyce belonging to Sylvia Beach
A montage of nine individual portrait photographs arranged in two rows. The top row shows four photographs of James Joyce as a young adult to middle-aged, including formal and casual portraits. The bottom row includes five images: a toddler in a dark dress with lace collar, a child in a sailor suit, a group portrait with two other individuals, a formal studio portrait in a heavy overcoat, and a full-length portrait in a long coat and hat. The photographs span different time periods and styles, collectively illustrating a visual biography.