Ink and watercolor drawing on paper of Liberty period costume models

Drawings of clothing from the early 1900s. Ink and watercolor sketches on paper of costume models from the Liberty period. It comes from a collection of 15 drawings, some of which, like this one, are signed in the lower right corner.

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

In fashion design, new collections are presented as hand-drawn sketches before they are cut and sewn. The fashion designer first creates a figure, a feminine image that reproduces the shape of the wearer—a realistic-looking model, perhaps posed within a daily context, like these two figures engaged in conversation, a setting that serves to illustrate these exclusive dresses in detail. 

These sophisticated designs in Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, as well as very rare and collectible pieces, are perfect for studio decor. They reflect an elegant, affluent world full of perspectives and help recreate the fascinating transformations that took place in fashion during that era, where women's style—an expression of emancipation—adapted to more functional and sporty clothing.

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