Georges Lepape , Art Deco Costume Design - Eva, 1918

For this fashion illustration, Georges Lepape paints a stunning abstract pattern for the subject dress that is repeated in her hair. The work represents an early use of metallic paint, with silver metallic in the dress and bronze metallic in the blouse. Lepape's highly detailed drawing becomes more evident the closer you look. It's quite amazing how deftly he rendered facial feature on such a small scale. "Eva" 1918 Gouache, watercolor, and ink on paper Signed and dated, lower right: '1918' Inscribed, verso: "Costume for L'enfantement du mort, (miracle en pourpre, et or.). Devised by Marcel L'Herbier and performed at the Théatre Edouard VII and the Comédie des Champs-Elysées, 1919" Provenance: Ex-collection Lucien Vogel (1886 - 1954) Dimensions: (Paper) 7.75 in. (H) x 4.75 in. (W) (Frame) 15.5 in. (H) x 11.75 in. (W) Property of a Lady Framed under glass
Georges Lepape, French, 1887–1971
Paper, Watercolor, Ink on paper mounted to board
15.5 - 11.75 inches
US$11,000 Plus Shipping