Poppy Cannon (Elsa Maxwell of the gastronomie internationale) in the kitchen of the Hotel Negresco. Nice 1957

In the bustling kitchens of the Hotel Negresco in Nice, 1957, Poppy Cannon—the "Elsa Maxwell of the gastronomie internationale"—observes a culinary demonstration. Elegantly dressed in dark velvet, she leans toward the head chef, who gestures and explains a technique. On the checkered floor, another chef kneels to present a dish on a baking tray. The candid photograph captures the focused, behind-the-scenes atmosphere as other uniformed staff look on attentively.

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