Lori Pauli, Marta Weiss, Ann Thomas, Karen Henry

Since the earliest days of photography, artists have directed models posing before the camera and, through the use of theatrical props, costumes, and lighting, have created "staged" photographs that tell a story. Acting the Part is the first major history of this enduring and highly creative branch of photography. Beautiful illustrations range from the earliest salted paper prints and daguerreotypes to today's digitally manipulated images. The book also presents 57 short biographies of the genre's leading practitioners, including Oscar Rejlander, Julia Margaret Cameron, Lewis Carroll, Man Ray, Duane Michals, Les Krims, Jeff Wall, Yasumasa Morimura and Wang Qingsong, among others.

Softcover & Hardcover | 176 pages
28.5 x 23.5 x 1.5 cm (11.2 x 9.3 x 0.6 in.)
Publication Date: 2006

This notecard features the painting La roue II (1956) by Jean Paul Riopelle (1923-2002).

Card dimensions: 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 in.)
Blank inside. Envelope included.

In the collection of the National Gallery of Canada.

This bookmark is inspired by the artwork La Samaritaine (1897) by Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939). 

Gold-plated brass, giclée
3.2 x 8.9 cm (1.25 x 3.5 in.)

Sure to be the focal point of any room, this cushion cover features a detail from the poster La Tournée du Chat Noir de Rodolphe Salis (1896) by Théophile Steinlen (1859–1923). 

55% cotton, 45% Polyester 
45 x 45 cm (18 x 18 in.) 
Wipe with a damp cloth 
Cushion not included

This soft and lightweight microfiber cloth features a detail from the cabaret poster La Tournée du Chat Noir de Rodolphe Salis (1896) by Théophile Steinlen (1859–1923). 

12.5 x 18 cm (4.9 x 7 in.)

Keep your eyewear safe with this sleek, felt-lined metal case inspired by the cabaret poster La Tournée du Chat Noir de Rodolphe Salis (1896) by Théophile Steinlen (1859–1923). 

16 x 2.8 x 6.6 cm (6.3 x 1.1 x 2.6 in.)

Flat and easy to fold, this gusset bag features a detail from the poster La Tournée du Chat Noir de Rodolphe Salis (1896) by Théophile Steinlen (1859–1923). 

45% Recycled Polyester, 55% Cotton
35 x 37 x 8 cm (13.7 x 14.6 x 3.2 in.)
Interior slip pocket
Wipe with a damp cloth 

Please Note: Photo may differ slightly from actual item in terms of pattern placement.

Théophile Steinlen (1859–1923) 
La Tournée du Chat Noir de Rodolphe Salis, 1896 

Mini poster: 
Image size: 27.3 x 19.1 cm (10 ¾ x 7 ½ in.) 
Paper size: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)

Add music to your day with this little music box. Turn the handle to play the melody again and again! The box features the poster La Tournée du Chat Noir de Rodolphe Salis (1896) by Théophile Steinlen (1859–1923). 

Melody: French Can Can 

8.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm (3.3 x 1.8 x 1 in.)

This poster features the artwork La Tournée du Chat Noir de Rodolphe Salis (c. 1896) by Théophile Steinlen (1859–1923). 

Poster size: 40.6 x 50.8 cm (16 x 20 in.)

These bath salts are crafted with hand-harvested Labrador tea leaves and essential oils of spruce and yarrow. 

Amount: 5 oz. 
Not tested on animals 
Ingredients: Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salts), Labrador Tea Leaves, Essential Oils 

Made in Canada by the Yukon Soaps Company 
Indigenous-owned and operated

This poster features the painting Lady in the Garden (1889) by Paul Peel (1860–1892). 

Poster size: 71.1 x 88.9 cm (28 x 35 in.) 

Make an artistic impression with this set of 4 coasters featuring a detail from the painting Lake and Mountains (1928) by Lawren S. Harris (1885–1970).

9.5 x 9.5 cm (3.7 x 3.7 in.)
Cork

Stow your essentials in a majestic, mountainous landscape. This coin purse features a detail from the painting Lake and Mountains (1928) by Lawren S. Harris (1885–1970). 

14 x 10 x 2.5 cm (5.5 x 3.9 x 1 in.) 

Faux leather
3 card slots and 1 zipper compartment 

These earrings feature a detail from the painting Lake and Mountains (1928) by Lawren Harris (1885–1970). 

Hypoallergenic Metal
Length: 3 cm (1.18 in.) 

Get your creativity flowing with this compact journal featuring a detail from the painting Lake and Mountains (1928) by Lawren Harris (1885–1970). 

Hardcover | 120 lined pages 
12 x 17 x 1.3 cm (4.7 x 6.7 x 0.5 in.) 
Elastic band closure and ribbon bookmark 

This soft and absorbent microfibre towel features a detail from the painting Lake and Mountains (1928) by Lawren S. Harris (1885–1970).

70 x 50 cm (27.5 x 19.7 in.)
100% Microfibre

This fine bone china mug depicts a detail from the painting Lake and Mountains (1928) by Lawren S. Harris (1885–1970).

Holds 580 ml (19.6 fl. oz.)
Microwave and dishwasher safe
Packaged in a gift box

This mug features a detail from the painting Lake and Mountains (1928) by Lawren S. Harris (1885–1970). 

9 cm (3 ½ in.) in diameter
Holds 485 ml (16 fl. oz.)
Microwave and dishwasher safe
Presented in a gift box

This necklace features a detail from the painting Lake and Mountains (1928) by Lawren Harris (1885–1970). 

Hypoallergenic Metal 
Chain: 48 cm (18.9 in.) 
Pendant: 2.7 cm (1.1 in.)