Untitled (Cropped figure in veiled hat holding lipstick), undated, 2003, undated
Scope and Contents
Cropped figure in veiled hat holding lipstick; Color: brush, watercolor and gouache; Signed "Vogue" "To Mrs. Taylor evening Paris." Signed lower left; Client Vogue Cover Sketch (Framed)
Dates
- Creation: 2003
- Creation: undated
Creator
- Bérard, Christian (1902-1949) (Person)
Language of Materials
English Latin
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Biographical / Historical
Christian Bérard was born in Paris in 1902. He studied at the Lycée Janson de Sailly. His first exhibition was held at the Gallery Pierre in 1920. A decade later, he began making costumes and sets for the stage in France. He also began making drawings for fashion designers like Elsa Schiaparelli. He died suddenly in 1949 at the age of 46.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 152 linear feet Fashion illustrations, watercolors
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, 2003
Physical Description
17 x 11 1/2 inches. Watercolor and gouache.
General
Christian Bérard was born in Paris in 1902. He studied at the Lycée Janson de Sailly. His first exhibition was held at the Gallery Pierre in 1920. A decade later, he began making costumes and sets for the stage in France. He also began making drawings for fashion designers like Elsa Schiaparelli. He died suddenly in 1949 at the age of 46.
General
Published
Subject
- Vogue (subject, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository