The Frances Neady collection of Original Fashion Illustrations was established in 1984 to honor its namesake, an inspirational teacher of fashion illustration. The collection encompasses over a century of fashion art. Its earliest example, a watercolor by Pierre Brissaud for Gazette du Bon Ton, is dated 1913; its most recent donation is by contemporary artist Ruben Toledo. Among other stars represented in the collection are Eric (Carl Erickson), René Bouché, Dorothy Hood, George Stavrinos, and Antonio (Lopez). Donations to the collection come from artists, collectors, and industry professionals. The donated works fulfill criteria established by the Neady Collection Advisory Board, which acknowledges artists who exhibit high standards of draftsmanship and esthetic quality, demonstrate an individual approach, possess technical virtuosity, have worked for high-end magazines, stores or corporations, and have earned the admiration of their peers. The Frances Neady collection’s mission is to encourage and facilitate research by students and industry professionals in the art of fashion illustration. The collection presents a graphic record of the art’s evolution since the 1910s. In addition, it provides a vivid cultural and visual reflection of its time.
Sans titreAttributed to Tod Draz. Female head with hat; Black & White: charcoal and wash, white gouache
Sans titreAttributed to Tod Draz. Female head with hat; Black & White: charcoal and wash
Sans titreFigure facing forward with brown jacket, purple skirt belt, deep raspberry fez-type hat with matching gloves and stockings. Figure's arms are crossed with left hand to mouth, right hand holding glove is pasted on cut out. Charcoal/graphite, pastel. Covered with tracing paper for protection. Back side writing: Oct. '91 Tab Front "skirts/pants" # 2737 3 2738. Front Signed donovan.
Sans titreFour male heads in Tyrolean hats; Black and white: charcoal and wash; Client Saks Fifth Avenue
Sans titreThree males walking and talking, one holding hat; Black and white: brush and wash; Signed lower right; Client Lord & Taylor
Sans titre"New Spring Hats." Head in cloche with Art Deco pattern background (framed); Black and white: brush and wash; Signed upper right
Sans titreEight heads wearing spring hats; Black and white: charcoal and wash; Signed lower left; Client Franklin Simon
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