File:Jack Pierce working on Boris Karloff.jpg

Summary
It is believed that the use of copyrighted images of individuals that are no longer living, are inherently unrepeatable, and where no new free-use image is available is permitted under US copyright law governing the fair use of copyrighted properties, and Wikipedia fair use policies. Its use is solely for the purpose of illustration and in no way limits the copyright holders rights.

Non-free use rationale for Jack Pierce (makeup artist)

 * 1) For an article about the make-up wizard, Jack Pierce who is arguably one of the most important imaginative make-up man designer, visionary images that could be included in the article.
 * 2) No free or public domain images have been located for this deceased person.
 * 3) The image is of lower resolution than the original picture (copies made from it will be of inferior quality).
 * 4) The picture is to suggest something of the legendary make-up man's genre and style in creativity in design.
 * 5) His work designs with Boris karloff have become iconic in today's pop culture, and are still used on a monthly basis in advertising and various film promotions.
 * 6) The picture is being used for informational purposes only, and its use is not believed to detract from the original deceased person in any way.
 * 7) The picture is used on various websites, and its use on Wikipedia does not make it significantly more accessible than it already is.
 * 8) The vital pictures's use on Wikipedia is entirely encyclopedic in nature.