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Georges Lepape
Art Deco Costume Design - Eva

1918

$11,000
£8,314.64
€9,555
CA$15,317.43
A$17,040.02
CHF 8,932.59
MX$208,224.83
NOK 113,745.39
SEK 107,075.55
DKK 71,324.42
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The paper in some of these photos looks overly textured due to the sharpness of the high-res digital camera. In person, with the human eye, the paper looks reasonably smooth with out blemishes. 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 - Gouache, Watercolor, Metallic Ink on paper mounted to board
  • Creator:
    Georges Lepape (1939 - 2018, Italian)
  • Creation Year:
    1918
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 4.85 in (12.32 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Overall good condition commensurate with age, with some light toning, and minor surface issues. paper glued to board, Frame as some gilt loss.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU385313339962

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