Untitled (Figure in fringed blue bustier over black sheer gown), 1927, 1927
Scope and Contents
Figure in fringed blue bustier over black sheer gown (framed); Color: watercolor; Signed lower right.
Dates
- Creation: 1927
Creator
Language of Materials
English Latin
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Biographical / Historical
Carl Erickson was born in Joliet, Illinois in 1891. He studied art at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and freelanced for local Chicago department stores. In 1914, Erickson moved to New York City to continue his career as a freelance illustrator. After the first World War, Erickson moved to Paris and lent his talents to French publications. Erickson became a staff illustrator for Vogue magazine in 1923. In 1940, Erickson moved back to New York and focused his energies on American publications. He has been called “the Toulouse-Lautrec of America”. A year after his death, in 1958, the Brooklyn Museum held a retrospective show of his drawings.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 152 linear feet Fashion illustrations, watercolors
Physical Description
14 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches. Watercolor.
General
Carl Erickson was born in Joliet, Illinois in 1891. He studied art at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and freelanced for local Chicago department stores. In 1914, Erickson moved to New York City to continue his career as a freelance illustrator. After the first World War, Erickson moved to Paris and lent his talents to French publications. Erickson became a staff illustrator for Vogue magazine in 1923. In 1940, Erickson moved back to New York and focused his energies on American publications. He has been called “the Toulouse-Lautrec of America”. A year after his death, in 1958, the Brooklyn Museum held a retrospective show of his drawings.
General
Published
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository