Lizabeth Scott was an American actress known for her various leading roles in film noir through the 1940s and 1950s. A true femme fatale, she captivated her audiences with her allure and vivacity. Scott’s contributions to Hollywood film earned her a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She brought a great deal of energy and artistry to her roles, appearing in twenty-two feature films in which she played the leading lady in all but one. Her most well-known roles were in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946), Dead Reckoning (1947), Desert Fury (1947), and her ultimate femme fatale performance in Too Late for Tears (1949). Other projects included Elvis Presley’s 1957 musical, Loving You and starring in Pulp in 1972 opposite Michael Caine and Mickey Rooney.
Throughout her life Scott kept a curated collection of fine art and objects including ceramics by Pablo Picasso, such as the present work.