An elegant early 20th-century fashion illustration from La Moda Elegante Ilustrada, the celebrated Spanish fashion periodical with close connections to Parisian fashion publishing. Presented in a slender gilt wooden frame, this charming period print captures the sophistication of European fashion at the beginning of the 20th century.
The illustration depicts a fashionable young woman standing beside a wicker chair in a garden setting. She wears an elaborate feathered hat, a tailored layered ensemble and a long tartan skirt, with delicate touches of muted colour enhancing the finely detailed composition. The restrained palette and graceful pose evoke the elegance of the Belle Époque and the transition towards modern women's fashion.
About La Moda Elegante Ilustrada
The publication originated in Cádiz, Spain, in 1841 under the name La Moda. It adopted the title La Moda Elegante Ilustrada in 1861 and later established its publishing operations in Madrid, continuing until 1927.
Throughout its history, the magazine maintained close connections with Parisian fashion and illustration. Fashion plates associated with the publication were sometimes designed and printed in Paris, reflecting the influence of French fashion on Spanish society.
The French inscription « Reproduction interdite » visible beneath the illustration is a particularly interesting detail, consistent with the magazine's connections to French illustrators and printers. The precise illustrator, printing location and issue date of this particular plate have not yet been established.
A distinctive piece of European fashion history, equally appealing as a decorative antique print or as part of a curated gallery wall of period illustrations.
Condition
Vintage condition with visible age-related wear. The paper displays overall toning, scattered foxing and areas of discoloration, including a more noticeable mark towards the upper right. The gilded wooden frame shows rubbing, small chips and areas of finish loss, with traces of the underlying reddish finish visible along the edges. The reverse retains an older board backing with paper tape around the perimeter and a metal hanging ring.
Approx. Dimensions (framed print)
- Width: 27.5 cm / 10.83 in
- Depth: 1 cm / 0.39 in
- Height: 37 cm / 14.57 in
Interior images are shown for visual context only. Decorative accessories not included.
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