Antique portrait painting of a young lady by Harrison Fisher. This gouache sketch was painted in 1909 as a preparatory piece for a magazine titled HER EYES WERE MADE TO WORSHIP. This version varies slightly from the end product in which she has a slightly different tilt on her head.

This original gouache & watercolor is painted on heavy gauge paper as expected of a preparatory piece from an artists workshop.

Vintage original gouache painting on heavy paper of a Fisher model. This vintage artworks was done as a preparatory study for one of the famous Fisher girls. At one time, Harrison Fisher’s ‘Fisher Girl’ was as well known as ‘The Gibson Girl’. Fisher made a name for himself in the history of American illustration due to his uncanny ability to paint beautiful women. His ‘Fisher Girl’ and, more importantly, his ‘American Girl’ were recognized as the epitome of feminine beauty in America during the first quarter of the 20th century. She was lithe, elegant and beautiful, but also athletic, independent, and intelligent.

This original artwork along with several others were purchased from an estate outside San Francisco several years ago, some of which were signed and some with partial notes of the model.

This antique gouache painting is a great addition to your Edwardian home decor or fashion salon and would make a great birthday gift or a housewarming gift.

MEASUREMENTS

Antique gouache painting measures 23.75" tall by 19" wide by 1.5" deep and weighs 7.1oz. The painting on paper measures 10.75" by 15".

CONDITION

In good used condition with some signs of use commensurate with age. The bottom left of the frame is chipped and the bottom right shows signs of having been broken and glued back together (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).

Shop Ref: Art shelf

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