About this sheet
Original early 20th-century French fashion design depicting an elegant collection of six fur collars, stoles and neckpieces.
The composition presents the individual accessories as carefully observed design studies, ranging from softly draped fur collars and structured neckpieces to a dramatic full-pelt stole. Particular attention has been given to the different textures and qualities of the fur, rendered in a sophisticated restrained palette of grey, black, cream and subtle brown tones.
The sheet provides a fascinating glimpse into French luxury fashion and accessory design during the Belle Époque and Art Nouveau period, when elaborate fur collars and stoles formed an important part of fashionable women's dress.
Attributed to French artist and illustrator Ferdinand-Léon Ménétrier.
An elegant and highly decorative original fashion study, particularly suitable for a dressing room, fashion boutique, Parisian-style interior or collection devoted to historic costume and fashion design.
ARTIST:
Attributed to Ferdinand-Léon Ménétrier
DATE:
Circa 1910
ORIGIN:
France
STYLE / PERIOD:
Art Nouveau / Belle Époque / Early 20th Century
MEDIUM:
Watercolor and gouache on cardboard
CONDITION:
Good antique condition with expected signs of age. Some toning, minor spotting and occasional small marks are visible to the sheet. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
The artwork is sold unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only.
KEYWORDS:
French fashion illustration, Art Nouveau fashion, Belle Époque fashion, antique fashion drawing, French fashion design, fur collar, fur stole, fur scarf, fur neckpiece, women's fashion, Paris fashion, costume design, fashion accessories, luxury fashion, original fashion artwork, early 20th century fashion, French decorative art, Ferdinand-Léon Ménétrier, c. 1910
