Happy Friday! We made it!
These drawings are by French artist Etienne Drian (1885 - 1961) which was the pseudonym for Adrien Etienne (I think - it was pretty tricky finding info on him I have to admit!). His work appeared in many fashionable French magazines like Gazette Du Bon Ton and Femina during the early part of the 20th Century. He also worked with fashion designers like Paul Poirot and was an accomplished theatre designer and interior decorator.
I like them immensely! They are less stylised and Art Deco-esque than Georges Barbier but just as stylish and charming.
Here's to a wonderful weekend full of rest, relaxation and recharging of batteries!
Images from here.
They are lovely drawings. I like the different elements in them-the chairs just casually at the edge, and the little string of birds flying down. The one of the lady looking in the mirror reminds me of getting my work clothes ready each night-an annoying and thankless task!
Posted by: Sarah | September 10, 2010 at 04:28 AM
Exquisite drawings, darling!
Especially loving the first one!
Hope your weekend is fabulous, lovely S!
xoxox,
CC
Posted by: Couture Carrie | September 10, 2010 at 06:26 AM
how beautiful...this is how i dressed in a past life!
xox alison
Posted by: alison | September 10, 2010 at 07:24 AM
I adore them. I love your taste in art, girl! you're always whipping out the goods.hehe.
not friday here yet, can't wait. my first day at my new job tomorrow and i have butterflies already...so so nervous. eee...eee...i can be so shy at times. i'm sure it'll go fine.
i hope you have an awesome weekend, Sam!!!
p.s.- i know the feeling on finding artists that you cannot find a lot of info on. i have books filled with amazing artists but can't seem to find much online about them.
Posted by: Kathleen | September 10, 2010 at 08:29 AM
So pretty! I love, love the first one!
Posted by: Emma Wallace | September 11, 2010 at 05:24 AM
These are sooo beautiful! Loving the dresses lots. Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to yoU!
Posted by: Jacqueline | September 11, 2010 at 05:59 PM
Oh, they are pretty! Thanks for the discover..
Posted by: Sophie | September 12, 2010 at 06:50 AM
His work if lovely Sam, I'm especially fond of the second illustration... ♡
Posted by: Gabbi | September 12, 2010 at 09:59 AM
These are lovely but I like your drawings better Sam :)
Posted by: Tracy | September 12, 2010 at 05:28 PM
Thank you for posting these drawings of fashion. My daughter is big into all things fashion, she's 17 afterall! I will have to show her this post!
Posted by: Shirley | September 12, 2010 at 11:14 PM