Fashion drawing for Nina Ricci
Fine Arts
Inventory number
2021.10.1.3.FA.GR.C1937.FRDescription
Original ink and watercolour sketch numbered 511, representing a model "Ambiance" of the House of Nina Ricci. The drawing shows a woman in a black silk dress with flower embroideries, winding to the skirt attached on the side. At the bottom of the skirt, on the left side is a fringe made with a small bias of the same fabric as the dress. On the bodice, a scarf with fringe, short on one side and long on the other, tied at the left side. At the neckline, at the back, and on the sleeves, an aluminum lamé embroidery. A silk belt fastens up on the left side and accentuates the waistline. On the right, a small sketch shows the back of the gown.Materials
Ink on tracing paperCardboard
Watercolor
Origin
circa 1937 FranceDimensions
Length : 20 cmHeight : 27.5 cm