Bouché, René 1905-1963 (1905-1963)

Person

Dates

Existence: 1905-1963

Biography

René Bouché was born in Prague September 20, 1905. While in school, Bouché began drawing fashion illustrations for French Vogue, and would continue to do so for most of his life. Bouché is best known for his portraits. Truman Capote, Jean Cocteau, Mrs. William Paley, Lady Astor, and the Duchess of Windsor all sat for him. In addition to painting, Bouché designed stage sets. Bouché passed away in 1963 at the age of 57.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Untitled (Figure in tan raincoat, holding umbrella and scarf), circa 1960s, 2003, circa 1960s

Item

Identifier: SC.187.1.203

Scope and Contents

Figure in tan raincoat, holding umbrella and scarf; Color: brush and watercolor; Signed lower right

Dates: 2003; circa 1960s

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Frances Neady collection of original fashion illustrations, 1913- / Sketches, 1913-

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Subject: Raincoats X