Julia Fullerton‑Batten’s photographs revive the sets of Hollywood’s golden age

"'The Art of Hollywood' is a return to the era of hand-painted movie backdrops, images that promised everything in a single frame,” explains the photographer. Pictured: 'Palm Springs.'JULIA FULLERTON-BATTEN (INSTITUTE)

Julia Fullerton‑Batten’s photographs revive the sets of Hollywood’s golden age 

The artist gives new life to the hand‑painted backdrops that, before the digital era, served as scenery in films