Gerd Grimm – Frau im Speigel Publication 1947, Indian Ink & Watercolour
Have you ever waited in anticipation for an exhibition that shows the artworks of your favourite illustrators and influences in Fashion Illustration?
Angela Landels (1935 – ) Zandra Rhodes – Jubilee II Original Fashion Illustration Commissioned for Harpers & Queen C1972, Pencil & Wash
From next Thursday 11th – Tuesday 16th September 2014 at Gallery 8, 8 Duke Street, St James’s, London, will be holding a selling exhibition of original fashion illustrations from Post War 1940s to 1970s, “Drawing on Style: Four Decades of Elegance.”
Brian Stonehouse M.B.E. (1918 – 1998) Original Working Fashion Illustration for US Magazine New York 1953, Mixed Media
René Bouché (1905 – 1963)
Original Fashion Illustration for Caudbeard & American Vogue 1950, Ink & Watercolour
Brian Stonehouse M.B.E. (1918 – 1998) Original Working Fashion Illustration for US Magazine Pucci C1970’s, Mixed Media
Zandra Rhodes (1940 – )
Original Wedding Dress Design
Zandra Rhodes III C1972, Pencil & Watercolour
Eva Aldbrook (1925 – ) Dior Model I Original Fashion Illustration of Dior Model Christine Tidmarsh 1956
Maynard ( – ) Original Fashion Illustration for Nina Ricci 1946, Ink & Watercolour
René Gruau (1909 – 2004) Original Fashion Illustration C1960’s, Ink
Barbara Hulanicki (1936 – ) Original Fashion Sketch Audrey Hepburn II C1960’s
Barbara Hulanicki (1936 – ) BIBA Pink and Blue C1970
However, I am fascinated and excited to see the works of lesser known fashion illustrators whom style look so familiar, but can hardly remember the name. Now is their time to be recognised.
Pierre Simon (1907 – 1999) Original Advertising Fashion Illustration Woman with Umbrella 1950, Ink & Gouache
Very few fashion illustration during these decades would survive today. Due to production and printing demands illustrations were rarely kept. Many originals were damaged in the printing process and thrown away, deemed worthless once the image was reproduced to print.
Carl Erickson (Eric) (1891 – 1958) Awaiting To Embark Original Project for American Vogue C1940’s, Ink & Wash
The ones that have survived are now collectables and historical works of art, captured in a moment of time where different form of elegance, attitude and style reigns.
EXHIBITION DATES
Thursday, September 11 to Tuesday, September 16 2014
LOCATION
Gallery 8
8 Duke Street St James’s
London
SW1Y 6BN
PUBLIC OPENING HOURS
Thursday, September 11 – 10am – 8pm
Friday, September 12 – 10am – 6.30pm
Saturday, September 13 – 10am – 6.30pm
Sunday, September 14 – 10am – 6.30pm
Monday, September 15 – 10am – 6.30pm
Tuesday, September 16 – 10am – 6.30pm
For more information on Gray M.C.A, please visit www.graymca.co.uk
Images courtesy of Gray Modern Contemporary Art Gallery
