Original French Art Deco Fashion Print
This hand coloured lithograph is from the July 1936 Chic Parisien magazine. It features three models in different day time outfits. The fashion is very feminine and glamorous. The first two images are in pastel with floral designs. The dresses flow, and are highlighted with pleats and big bows. The models are wearing matching gloves and stylish hats. The third model is dressed in classic black with white collar and cuffs and just a touch of lime green. It is interesting to note the sketches that have been included to highlight the back views, providing more detail as to the construction of the garments.
Artelier Bachwitz was a fashion publishing company founded by Arnold Bachwitz (1854 – 1930). This company published over 50 fashion magazines. The most popular of these was ‘Chic Parisien’. The publishing house was based in Vienna. Chic Parisien was printed by Josef Eberle. In 1938, after Austria was annexed into the German Third Reich, the Nazi Party underwent ‘Aryanization’ of the administration board which was mostly comprised of the Bachwitz family. As a result of this, the board was replaced and their publishing rights revoked. Rosine, the widow of Arnold Bachwitz and her daughter were killed in Theresienstadt concentration camp.
The Art Deco Period spanned the 1920s and 30s. The French referred to this time as ‘Annees folles’ (crazy years in French). The term ‘Art Deco’ grew out of the “Exposition National des Artes Decoratifs and Industries Modernes” held in Paris in 1925. It was a time of strong economic growth where people embraced new products and services such as radio, automobiles, aviation, oil, electricity, picture houses and JAZZ. Flapper fashion promoted by Coco Chanel, was typified by a boyish look with short hairdos and loose streamlined garments. A new social freedom for women was being unleashed. In 1926 Chanel also introduced ‘the little black dress’. Décor was sleek and smooth, featuring bold colours and geometric shapes. This period was also shaped with events such as the sinking of the Titanic (1912), the discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb (1922) and the Completion of The Empire State Building (1931). Stars such as Maurice Chevalier, Sarah Bernhardt, Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers were popular. The fads of these times included dancing the Charleston, cloche hats, bright red lipstick and Betty Boop. Just think – this fashion print was present in our world during these times!
This elegant old fashion print is in very good condition considering its age. It would look stunning framed and displayed. The original page measures 39.5 cms by 29.5 cms.
This hand coloured lithograph is from the July 1936 Chic Parisien magazine. It features three models in different day time outfits. The fashion is very feminine and glamorous. The first two images are in pastel with floral designs. The dresses flow, and are highlighted with pleats and big bows. The models are wearing matching gloves and stylish hats. The third model is dressed in classic black with white collar and cuffs and just a touch of lime green. It is interesting to note the sketches that have been included to highlight the back views, providing more detail as to the construction of the garments.
Artelier Bachwitz was a fashion publishing company founded by Arnold Bachwitz (1854 – 1930). This company published over 50 fashion magazines. The most popular of these was ‘Chic Parisien’. The publishing house was based in Vienna. Chic Parisien was printed by Josef Eberle. In 1938, after Austria was annexed into the German Third Reich, the Nazi Party underwent ‘Aryanization’ of the administration board which was mostly comprised of the Bachwitz family. As a result of this, the board was replaced and their publishing rights revoked. Rosine, the widow of Arnold Bachwitz and her daughter were killed in Theresienstadt concentration camp.
The Art Deco Period spanned the 1920s and 30s. The French referred to this time as ‘Annees folles’ (crazy years in French). The term ‘Art Deco’ grew out of the “Exposition National des Artes Decoratifs and Industries Modernes” held in Paris in 1925. It was a time of strong economic growth where people embraced new products and services such as radio, automobiles, aviation, oil, electricity, picture houses and JAZZ. Flapper fashion promoted by Coco Chanel, was typified by a boyish look with short hairdos and loose streamlined garments. A new social freedom for women was being unleashed. In 1926 Chanel also introduced ‘the little black dress’. Décor was sleek and smooth, featuring bold colours and geometric shapes. This period was also shaped with events such as the sinking of the Titanic (1912), the discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb (1922) and the Completion of The Empire State Building (1931). Stars such as Maurice Chevalier, Sarah Bernhardt, Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers were popular. The fads of these times included dancing the Charleston, cloche hats, bright red lipstick and Betty Boop. Just think – this fashion print was present in our world during these times!
This elegant old fashion print is in very good condition considering its age. It would look stunning framed and displayed. The original page measures 39.5 cms by 29.5 cms.
This hand coloured lithograph is from the July 1936 Chic Parisien magazine. It features three models in different day time outfits. The fashion is very feminine and glamorous. The first two images are in pastel with floral designs. The dresses flow, and are highlighted with pleats and big bows. The models are wearing matching gloves and stylish hats. The third model is dressed in classic black with white collar and cuffs and just a touch of lime green. It is interesting to note the sketches that have been included to highlight the back views, providing more detail as to the construction of the garments.
Artelier Bachwitz was a fashion publishing company founded by Arnold Bachwitz (1854 – 1930). This company published over 50 fashion magazines. The most popular of these was ‘Chic Parisien’. The publishing house was based in Vienna. Chic Parisien was printed by Josef Eberle. In 1938, after Austria was annexed into the German Third Reich, the Nazi Party underwent ‘Aryanization’ of the administration board which was mostly comprised of the Bachwitz family. As a result of this, the board was replaced and their publishing rights revoked. Rosine, the widow of Arnold Bachwitz and her daughter were killed in Theresienstadt concentration camp.
The Art Deco Period spanned the 1920s and 30s. The French referred to this time as ‘Annees folles’ (crazy years in French). The term ‘Art Deco’ grew out of the “Exposition National des Artes Decoratifs and Industries Modernes” held in Paris in 1925. It was a time of strong economic growth where people embraced new products and services such as radio, automobiles, aviation, oil, electricity, picture houses and JAZZ. Flapper fashion promoted by Coco Chanel, was typified by a boyish look with short hairdos and loose streamlined garments. A new social freedom for women was being unleashed. In 1926 Chanel also introduced ‘the little black dress’. Décor was sleek and smooth, featuring bold colours and geometric shapes. This period was also shaped with events such as the sinking of the Titanic (1912), the discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb (1922) and the Completion of The Empire State Building (1931). Stars such as Maurice Chevalier, Sarah Bernhardt, Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers were popular. The fads of these times included dancing the Charleston, cloche hats, bright red lipstick and Betty Boop. Just think – this fashion print was present in our world during these times!
This elegant old fashion print is in very good condition considering its age. It would look stunning framed and displayed. The original page measures 39.5 cms by 29.5 cms.
This fashion print is in overall very good condition. On the top right hand corner, the very edge of the corner has been torn. There are some tiny tears (1cm) on the left hand edge. None of these would be present if the print was framed.
