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Nell Reppy
The Three Graces Fantasy Fashion Illustration - Female Illustrator

1934

$8,000
£6,073.46
€6,946.75
CA$11,177.16
A$12,431.44
CHF 6,491.31
MX$151,277.42
NOK 82,903.97
SEK 77,749.30
DKK 51,846.23
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For your consideration, we have a pen and ink drawing of an interpretation of The Three Graces, who strike a pose for a 1930s fashion ad. In Greek mythology, they were goddesses who personified beauty, grace, and charm. To the left, as an inset image, we see a crying girl comforted by her grandma. Perhaps Female Illustrator Nell Reppy's assignment was to illustrate a story about a young girl's aspirations to make it big in modeling and become a woman of elegance. The work is masterfully rendered by a woman illustrator who demonstrates high technical ability that is absent from most contemporary art. The disposition of figures is skillfully arranged and her tight composition is designed to support the artwork's narrative. Signed and dated lower right. Not many examples of original art by Nell Reppy exist today. The present work is quite rare and a historical example of overlooked Female illustrators that we are trying to bring back into the spotlight. Board has mildly darkened with age; bottom corners are bumped in margin only. Wear and markings in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Paper is peeling in upper left. Not framed. Bottom right corner is slightly folded but outside the live area Overall: 19.75 x 21.5 inches Nell Reppy was born around 1904 in Bourlder, Colorado She was a freelance illustrator and children's book author and illustrator and her work appeared in various publications including Harpers's Bazaar, April 1931 She worked in New York and some of her books include, A Penny for Candy, The Little Builders' ABC, Here am I
  • Creator:
    Nell Reppy (1904, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1934
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Board has mildly darkened with age; bottom corners are bumped in margin only. Wear and markings in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed. Bottom right corner is slightly folded but outside the live area.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU385316046472

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