Serge Jacques

author · photographer

Serge Ruettard, known professionally as Serge Jacques, was a French photographer active primarily in the mid-20th century. Born in Toulouse in 1927, he developed his artistic style in Paris during the post-war period. He became well-known for his work in 'photo de charme' (glamour photography) and his documentation of the jazz scene in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. His work often featured academic nudes and portraits of famous musicians like Django Reinhardt and Miles Davis. Jacques was a prolific contributor to various magazines, including Paris-Hollywood and Folies de Paris et de Hollywood, and collaborated with numerous models and editors throughout his career.[1,2,3]

Themes

  • jazz
  • glamour photography
  • academic nudes
  • Parisian nightlife

Works by Serge Jacques

  • ÉTUDES PLASTIQUES album no 3 1955 · Societe Parisienne D'Editions Artistiques N.D. · book · French Album of plastic studies/photographs.
  • La Légende de Saint-Germain-des-Prés 1950 · La Roulotte · book · French Photographs accompanied by texts.
  • Nus Académiques, album N°5 1950 · Véronèse · book · French
  • Nus, album N°6 1951 · Société Parisienne d’éditions Artistiques · book · French
  • Nus, album N°7 1950 · Société Parisienne d’éditions Artistiques · book · French
  • Nus, album N°8 1950 · Société Parisienne d’éditions Artistiques · book · French

Exhibitions

  • 2012 Jazz 1950 Espace Culturel Gingko’Art, Pontoise solo
  • 2017 Serge Jacques & ses "filles" La Fabri K Photos solo

References

  1. Serge Jacques. Wikipedia link
  2. Etudes plastiques : photographies originales. WorldCat link
  3. Nus Académiques, album N°5. BnF. 1950 link