Fashion sketch from the beginning of the 20th century - ink and watercolor drawing

Fashion sketches from the early 20th century. Ink and watercolor drawings on paper of costume models from the early 20th century. Comes from a collection of 15 drawings, some of which are dated and signed.

The elegance of these incredible silhouettes is particularly noteworthy, brought to life by the confident and decisive features of a fashion designer, a professional of the era. The drawing originates from a private Milanese residence and is in good condition. The sheet is unmounted and unframed. 

In fashion design, new creations are presented as handmade sketches before they are cut and sewn. The fashion designer first creates a figure, a feminine image that reproduces the shape of a model, a realistically looking figure posing, perhaps inserted into a daily context, like the one on a walk. 

These sophisticated designs in Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, as well as very rare and collectible, perfect for studio decor, reflect an elegant, affluent world full of prospects and help recreate the fascinating transformations that took place in the costumes of those times. During this period, women's fashion, reflecting women's emancipation, adapted to more functional and sporty clothing.

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