Original 1930s vintage fashion drawing, retro clothing pencil sketch

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Detailed Visual Description

This lot features an original pencil drawing on paper, depicting several female silhouettes and a stylized portrait. The sketch, visible on a double page of an open notebook, showcases studies of clothing typical of the 1930s to 1950s style, recognizable by the length of the skirts, the defined waist, and the structured jackets. The figures are drawn fluently and expressively, with particular attention paid to the volume of the dresses and the details of collars or buttons, evoking a search for forms and movements characteristic of fashion drawing.

The drawing primarily occupies the central and right part of the sheet, with five visible silhouettes, including four full-length women and a male or androgynous bust on the right, wearing a double-breasted coat. The poses are varied, some facing front, others from the back or in profile, conveying a dynamic study of clothing and the body. The lines are quick but confident, typical of preliminary work or a designer's sketchbook.

The paper has a slightly ivory appearance, with a slight buckling on the upper left corner, suggesting authentic use. No text, signature, or annotations are visible on the presented side. The ensemble is photographed against a background of an old library and a brown fabric, highlighting the retro and artistic character of the drawing.

The absence of color, apart from the gray pencil lines, emphasizes the purity of the gesture and allows appreciation of the construction of volumes and silhouettes. The image clearly evokes vintage fashion inspiration, ideal for illustrating the evolution of fashion drawing or for elegant decoration.

Condition

Used drawing in good general condition, with slight handling marks visible on the edges of the paper. Sold as is.

Did you know? Fashion sketchbooks, widely used in the 20th century by fashion houses, allowed quick capture of cutting and style ideas before prototype realization. The years 1930-1950 marked the rise of the feminine silhouette with a slim waist and full skirt, notably popularized by Christian Dior's New Look starting in 1947.

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