1951 Rare French Schiaparelli Evening Gown Fashion Print by Eric, Matted

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RARE! This is a Mid-Century 1951 French haute couture design by the iconic Elsa Schiaparelli. Schiaparelli created avant-garde styles which … Read more RARE! This is a Mid-Century 1951 French haute couture design by the iconic Elsa Schiaparelli. Schiaparelli created avant-garde styles which showcased her irreverent attitude. This evening gown design captures her spirit and style. It is stylized and sophisticated. The yellow satin dress is dramatic with its bare back and pouff design. And the long black gloves finish the look. The design is a showstopper! The print is illustrated and signed by the well aclaimed fashion artist, Eric (Carl Erickson). Eric is one of the leading fashion illustrators of all times dominating the world of fashion illustration in Paris during the Art Deco-Mid-Century years. He is best known for his work for French Vogue magazine and Coty Cosmetics. His works appear in the fashion archives of international museums. Eric's drawings are auctioned at leading auction houses worldwide and his work is highly collectible and for good reason. His illustrations are painterly, and his impressionistic styling creates a textural, powdery quality. The rich background texture with brush strokes further enhances the elegance and sophistication of the Schiaparelli design! Eric's drawings are bold, "alive" and elegant. His style is recognizable! French fashion prints by the iconic designers in mid-century Paris are highly desireable and collectible and have become increasingly more difficult to find with the passage of time. Thus, this print is a RARE FIND! 8.5 x 11 inches in size. Excellent condition. Perfect for today's fashionista! Makes for wonderful home wall decor! Comes matted in a neutral tone 16 x 20 custom mat ready for a standard size frame. See other fashion prints by Schiaparelli and works by Eric offered in our shop. Please allow time for custom matting. See less