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Illustration Gallery: The Masters

published on 4 August 2016

In collaboration with historical fashion illustration experts Gray M.C.A, SHOWstudio presents an exhibition entitled Drawing On Style, showcasing original, historical fashion illustrations by the masters of the discipline, including René Gruau, Carl 'Eric' Erickson, Antonio Lopez, René Bouche and Christian Bérard amongst others. These incredible illustrations stand alongside a large selection of some of SHOWstudio's most exciting contemporary fashion illustrators to date, in an exhibition that unites historical fashion illustration with contemporary, showing the evolution of fashion illustration, with works that span the decades.

In collaboration with historical fashion illustration experts Gray M.C.A, SHOWstudio presents an exhibition entitled Drawing On Style, showcasing original, historical fashion illustrations by the masters of the discipline, including René Gruau, Carl 'Eric' Erickson, Antonio Lopez, René Bouche and Christian Bérard amongst others. These incredible illustrations stand alongside a large selection of some of SHOWstudio's most exciting contemporary fashion illustrators to date, in an exhibition that unites historical fashion illustration with contemporary, showing the evolution of fashion illustration, with works that span the decades.

Rene Gruau (1909-2004), 'Woman with Hat', India ink gouache and watercolour on woven paper, signed, 32.5 x 25 cm
Angela Landels (1935-) 'Liberty', 1970s, ink on lay out paper, signed, 52.75 x 38 cm
Antonio Lopez (1943-1987) 'Fashion of the Times', New York Times, 1965, pen ink tempura on paper, signed 60.5 x 45.5 cm
Bernard Blossac (1917-2002) 'Lilac Tailleur', Actualitie Couture, 1955, watercolour on paper, signed, 59 x 43.5 cm
Bernard Boutet de Monvel (1881-1949) ‘Travel Suit by Lucien Lelong’, Harpers Bazaar, 1927, pencil study on paper
Carl ‘Eric' Erickson (1891-1958) ‘Model with Brooch & Grey Tailleur’, ink and gouache on paper, signed, 60.5 x 47 cm
Carl ‘Eric’ Erickson (1891-1958) ‘Empire Coat by Schiaparelli’, Vogue, 1936, watercolour and gouache on paper, signed, 55 x 33.5 cm
Christian Berard (1902-1949) ‘Model in Evening Dress’, ink and wash on paper, signed, 38 x 27 cm
Glenn Tunstull (1950-) ‘1970s Fashion’, pastel on charcoal paper, signed, 57.25 x 40 cm
Henry Koehler (1927-) ‘Elizabeth Arden’, The New Yorker, watercolour and pencil on paper, signed, 60.5 x 45.5 cm
Jack Potter (1927-2002) ‘Yellow Jacket’, 1957, ink and gouache on paper, signed and dated, 91.5 x 76 cm
Kenneth Paul Block (1902-2009) ‘Givenchy Runway’, black felt tip on paper, 34.5 x 24.5 cm
Kenneth Paul Block (1902-2009) ‘Yves Saint Laurent Runway’, black felt tip on paper, 43.5 x 34.5 cm
Kenneth Paul Block (1902-2009), ‘Gloria Guinness’, 1968, watercolour and felt tip on paper, 61 x 47.5 cm
Rene Bouche (1905-1963), ‘Red Suit’, Conde Nast, January 1950, watercolour and gouache on paper, signed verso, 58 x 35.5 cm
Rene Bouche (1905-1963), ‘Saks Fifth Avenue New York’ for Conde Nast, watercolour and gouache, signed, 65 x 50.5 cm
Rene Gruau (1909-2004), ‘Model with Black Glove’, c.1950, pencil on paper, signed, 28 x 40.5 cm
Pierre Simon (1907-1999) ‘Jacques Fath’, New York Times, 1954, watercolour and pencil on paper, signed, 43 x 18 cm

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