item 247 - Untitled (Four males in John Weitz suits), undated

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US NNFIT SC.187.1.247

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Untitled (Four males in John Weitz suits), undated

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  • 2001 (Acquisition)
  • undated (Creation)

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21 x 22 inches. Brush drawing.

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(unknown)

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Robert Herrmann and his wife Bertha were fashion illustrators in the 1950’s for Lord & Taylor. The richly detailed and highly realistic reproduction of men’s wear were created using watercolor and guache as well as other mediums. They also had the unique ability to use pen or brush using strong outlines - a technique that "perfectly accentuates fashion’s shape and form." Their work is largely credited with establishing the Lord & Taylor signature look which was featured in full page newspaper ads accompanied by the famous script logo

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Paulin, Frank and Paulin, Marie, 2001

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Four males in John Weitz suits, one framed in ornate mirror; Black and white: brush and wash; Signed lower right; Client Lord & Taylor

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  • English

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  • Latin

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