Photo selection of famous personalities of the twentieth century (21 photos)

All the pictures were carefully colored, allowing the viewer to see these legendary personalities bright and alive, as if they existed beyond time.





Vladimir Vysotsky and Marina Vlady at Sheremetyevo. Moscow, 1969.

The premiere of the French film "The Witch" in the USSR caused a real sensation. The main character of the film, played by Marina Vlady, won the hearts of millions of viewers. Her image became an ideal for thousands of Soviet girls who sought to imitate the elegance and charisma of the French actress. And men all over the country dreamed that their beloved would have the same mysterious beauty as Marina Vlady.

However, this film made a special impression on the young actor of the Taganka Theater - Vladimir Vysotsky, who was not yet very well known to the general public. Having seen Vlady on the big screen, he firmly decided that this woman should become a part of his life. "She will be mine," he said to himself, showing amazing confidence and strength of character, which later became reality.



Photo by Vladimir Murashko

Charlie Chaplin and Winston Churchill. Los Angeles, 1929.

In September 1929, during a trip to North America, Winston Churchill met Charlie Chaplin. The two bright personalities immediately became friends, and their meetings were not limited to one time, but continued in the following years.

Charlie Chaplin once said that in his life he was lucky enough to meet only three true geniuses: Professor Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill and the outstanding pianist Clara Haskil. These individuals, according to the great actor, possessed exceptional talent and depth, which left an indelible mark on the history of mankind.





Viktor Tsoi in a rock club near the poster of the group "Kino". Leningrad, 1980s.

Viktor Tsoi remains one of the most significant figures in rock. His songs continue to be relevant today.



Tove Marika Jansson, known worldwide as the creator of the Moomins, poses for a photograph in her studio. Finland, 1956.

Tove Jansson was not only a writer, but also an artist. Her illustrations for the Moomin books became an integral part of them. She created more than 20 Moomin books, as well as many other works for children and adults.

Her fictional characters remain beloved heroes for millions of people of all ages. Their stories teach us to be more tolerant of others, to find beauty in simple things, and to never cease to be amazed by the world.



Ballerina Maya Plisetskaya fishing on the bank of the Moscow River, 1956.

Maya Mikhailovna Plisetskaya is a legendary Soviet ballerina, choreographer, teacher and public figure. She went down in history as one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century, whose art combined technical perfection with deep emotional expressiveness.



Photographer: Evgeny Umnov

Actress Charlotte Rampling, on the set of "Abduction", Sardinia, 1966.

Charlotte Rampling is a British actress, an OBE, and a recipient of numerous international and national awards. She continues to act in films despite her advanced age. Her last roles were in Denis Villeneuve's "Dune".



Photographer: Paolo Di Paolo

Actress Natalya Varley during the filming of the multi-part feature television film "Fiery Roads" by Uzbek director Shukhrat Abbasov. UzSSR, Tashkent, 1978.



Prince Charles water skiing on his throne, 1970. Prince Charles shows off his waterskiing skills as he takes up a challenge set by his uncle Lord Snowdon. This image is one of a series shot by Ray Bellisario, who was considered the "original paparazzo" and a man who often upset the royal family with his informal and often unwelcome photography style.



Jayne Mansfield and Tatiana Samoylova in Cannes, 1958.

1958 was a landmark year for Soviet cinema at the Cannes Film Festival. Mikhail Kalatozov's The Cranes Are Flying won the highest award, the Palme d'Or, retaining this unique honor as the only film to receive such a prestigious prize.

Tatiana Samoilova, who played the lead role in the film, was also awarded a special jury prize, the Orange Tree Prize, which called her "The most modest and charming actress." This recognition emphasized not only her talent, but also the genuine charisma that she demonstrated both on and off screen.

Jayne Mansfield, "at the peak of her career," died in a car accident when her car crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer at high speed.

After the death of Jayne Mansfield, metal crossbars, called "Mansfield bars", became mandatory at the back of the tracks.



Scilla Gabel, Italian actress. Italy, 1961.



Edita Piekha with her husband, composer Alexander Bronevitsky, 1966.



Photographer: Valery Gende-Rote

Mick Jagger riding in a car after his wedding to Bianca Perez Morena De Macias. Saint-Tropez, France, May 12, 1971.

Eight years later, another popular photo appeared, where the British rock musician runs out of a courthouse in London during their divorce.

Mick Jagger was married twice, he has eight children from five women, five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.



Brigitte Bardot, 18, dancing on a rooftop. Paris, France, 1952.

Brigitte Bardot was 18 years old when these photographs were taken in 1952 by photographer Walter Carone. She excelled at dancing as a child and earned a place at the Paris Conservatory, where she studied classical French ballet.

Her modeling career began in 1947. By 1952, she had already graced the cover of ELLE magazine. That year was a turning point for Bardot. It was the year she made her film debut and also married director Roger Vadim, whom she met while working as a nanny. She later divorced Vadim and remarried three times.



Photographer: Walter Carone.

Italian actress Marisa Allasio with seminarians who admired her work, Rome, 1955.



Paul McCartney with his wife Linda and dog Martha on their farm. Scotland, 1970.



Alain Delon and Romy Schneider backstage at the Theatre de Paris, 1961.

The love story between Alain Delon and Romy Schneider became a symbol of the time when two talented people united to create not only great films, but also a real story of feelings. Although their romance ended, it left a deep mark on their lives and continues to inspire fans of their work.

"She was my one true love." — Alain Delon on Romy Schneider



Anita Ekberg, 1960. Swedish actress and model. Best known for her role as Sylvia in Federico Fellini's 1960 film La Dolce Vita, she is considered one of the sex symbols of Italian cinema of the 1960s.



Artists Walter and Margaret Keane working on portraits of actress Natalie Wood, 1960.

The real name of the American actress Natalie Wood is Natalia Zakharenko. Her mother is from Barnaul, and her father is from Ussuriysk.

About the artists:

Walter and Margaret Keane are American artists whose history is associated not only with the creation of a unique style of painting, but also with one of the most high-profile cases of plagiarism in the history of art. Their names became famous thanks to the paintings of big-eyed children, which brought them worldwide fame in the 1960s.

In 1965, Margaret Keane, Walter's ex-wife, claimed that she was the one who created all the famous paintings of big-eyed children, and her husband simply took credit for himself.

She claimed that she worked on these works in secret from Walter, who then presented them as his own.

In 1970, Margaret sued Walter, demanding recognition of her authorship. The court demanded that both artists paint a picture in the "big eyes" style right there on the courtroom floor.

Walter refused to paint, claiming that he had poor eyesight, while Margaret easily created a typical work in this style. The court recognized Margaret as the real author of these paintings.

After the trial, Margaret continued her career as an artist. She spoke openly about her experiences and even wrote an autobiography, Big Eye Art: The True Story.



Robert Francis Kennedy sleeping on board an airplane, 1968.



Nineteen year old Frida Kahlo, 1926.