Croquis Plate 387-Blaspheme
Paris: BALMAIN, Pierre.
Ink, watercolor and gouache on xerograph. Sheet measures 12" x 8.25".
This original croquis from the designer Pierre Balmain was made from a xerograph of an original drawing, which was then hand-colored with ink, watercolor, and gouache. A hand-written note on the verso describes an "afternoon cocktail dress in black crepe georgette trimmed with black satin pull-back with stitchings around the large cuffs". Stapled to the sheet is a swatch of a suitable fabric-- in this case, a sheer black crepe georgette. These sketches were produced in a limited quantity and presented to potential clients in attendance at the Paris Couture shows held by Balmain in the spring and fall of each year.
Illustrator: Gaudin
Language: English
Price: $135.00
Item #334932