Engravings from "Comœdia illustré"
Books & Magazines
2020.8.31.17.BM.MG.1912.FR
Authors
Pierre LEGRAIN (French, 1889 - 1929)Paul IRIBE (French, 1883 - 1935)
Comœdia illustré (French, 1908 - 1936)
Description
Two Art Deco fashion sketches, on double-sided sheet, of dresses made by House of Paquin in Paris for the play "RUE DE LA PAIX" at the Théatre du Vaudeville in Paris. This etchings come from the "Comœdia illustré" review of February 1, 1912 exceptional number on the play "Rue de la paix". Drawings after Paul IRIBE enhanced with the original watercolor by Pierre E. LEGRAIN published with the authorization of Missis PAQUIN representing Missis Jeanne IRIBE. The first sketch represents a woman in a bright yellow gown with black detailing with purple roses on the bodice and skirt. The second sketch represents a model in a black and white gown with gold detailing on the side with red geometric fan shaped decoration on the top.Materials
Hand-colored engravingPaper
Origin
1912 FranceDimensions
Length : 24 cmHeight : 31.5 cm