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E. J. Bellocq


 

John Ernest Joseph Bellocq (1873-1949) was a professional photographer who worked in New Orleans during the early 20th century. Bellocq is remembered for his haunting photographs of the prostitutes of Storyville, New Orleans' legalized red light district. These have inspired novels, poems and films.

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1873 - 1949 - Photographer - New Orleans - 20th century - Prostitutes - Storyville - Red light district

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