Antonio Lopez Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Puerto Rican, 1943-1987
Antonio (as he signed his work) was and remains one of the most highly regarded and influential figures in the fashion world. While not initially known as a photographer, Antonio was rarely without his favorite Instamatic camera, and as his career progressed he turned increasingly to photography to create fashion stories, portraits, and elaborate mise-en-scènes.
This exhibition – the first to focus exclusively on Antonio’s photographs - features a selection of the unique Instamatic prints from the 1970s that were his photographic form. Developed and printed by Kodak, these prints were either mounted by Antonio or stored in the original yellow Kodak envelopes that the film was processed and delivered in. As Antonio never sent the negatives back for re-printing each print is unique.
While primarily known for his fashion illustrations, Antonio did not treat his photographs lightly, assembling them in grids and pairs to create dynamic and visceral patterns. While the prints may superficially resemble Andy Warhol’s Polaroids because of their size and period, Antonio’s Kodak prints are a burst of energy to Warhol’s more classical studies. While Warhol’s Polaroids were mostly the basis for future painted portraits, Antonio’s photographs were an end to themselves.
A serial Svengali, as the writer Karin Nelson noted: “Lopez brilliantly transformed the women in his world. Under his tutelage, Jerry Hall, a long tall Texan he met at Paris’s Club Sept, evolved into a golden goddess. He put Jessica Lange in gold lamé evening dresses after discovering her in Paris studying mime, and gave aspiring model Tina Lutz her start (and an introduction to future husband Michael Chow); and, by spotlighting Pat Cleveland, a mixed-race model with a theatrical streak, he helped break down the color barrier in high fashion.” Other favorite subjects were the young Grace Coddington, Grace Jones, and Paloma Picasso.
Antonio Lopez was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico in 1943. His family moved to Spanish Harlem in 1950 where he showed early promise as an artist making drawings for his mother who was a seamstress and dressmaker. In the early 1960s he enrolled on a course at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York where he met Juan Ramos who became his life long collaborator. He joined The New York Times in 1963 but was soon freelancing for Harper’s Bazaar, British Vogue and French Elle. In 1969 he moved to Paris with Ramos where he was commissioned by all the leading fashion magazines. He returned to New York in 1975 creating numerous covers and picture stories for Andy Warhol’s Interview Magazine.
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Artist: Antonio Lopez
Five Fashion Models Wearing Hoodies Vogue Patterns 1970s Fashion - Puerto Rican
By Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Famed Puerto Rican Fashion Illustrator Antonio Lopez creates an oversized illustration for Vogue Patterns Magazine 1971. He uses a variety of media whic...
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Vogue USA, Fashion Illustration - Hispanic Artist
By Antonio Lopez
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Vogue USA, Fashion Illustration. Meticulously drawn in a descriptive and yet creative way. Antonio's full mastery of his art is on full display...
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1980s American Impressionist Antonio Lopez Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Gouache, Pencil
Fashion Model full figure in profile
By Antonio Lopez
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Fashion Illustration. Work is unframed. Free standing heavy watercolor paper loosely hinged to board. Excellent condition.
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1980s Contemporary Antonio Lopez Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Art Deco Style Fashion Illustration for High Fashion Magazine, Vogue Magazine?
By Antonio Lopez
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Fashion Illustration for High Fashion Magazine . Impeccably rendered with quick flat brush strokes in glorious pastel colors , Signed lower right Ant...
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1980s Art Deco Antonio Lopez Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Vogue Magazine Hi Fashion Illustration (Stephen Sprouse)
By Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Vogue Magazine Fashion Illustration (Stephen Sprouse)
Antonio's mature style is on full display with a few quick strokes of the brush he is exemplifying the epitome of style and clas...
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1980s Impressionist Antonio Lopez Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Halston , Vogue Magazine Illustration, Italy
By Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Signature: Published Vogue Italy Client Halston Double Signature Signed lower right Antonio Also signed Halston Graphic remarks were written in pencil by Halston. work is elegantly m...
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1980s Post-Impressionist Antonio Lopez Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Stylish 80's Women, Fashion Illustration
By Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Work is not framed. Done for a Manhattan fashion house in the 1980's
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1980s Antonio Lopez Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Ink, Watercolor, Pencil
Vogue Magazine, Elegant Fashion Illustration for Adel Simpson
By Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Vogue USA, Fashion Illustration. Meticulously drawn in a descriptive and yet creative way. Antonio's full mastery of his art is on full display. Signed lower right. The work is arch...
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1980s Post-Impressionist Antonio Lopez Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil
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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025Antonio Lopez was famous for his impact on fashion. In fact, Lopez was and remains one of the most highly regarded and influential figures in the fashion world. While initially he was known for his illustrations rather than for being a photographer, Antonio was rarely without his favorite Instamatic camera. As his career progressed, he turned increasingly to photography to create fashion stories, portraits and elaborate mise-en-scènes. In 1969, he moved to Paris, where he was commissioned by many leading fashion magazines. He returned to New York in 1975, creating numerous covers and picture stories for Andy Warhol’s Interview magazine. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Antonio Lopez art.