Nell Reppy
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For your consideration, we have a pen and ink drawing of an
interpretation of The Three Graces, who strike a pose for a 1930s
fashion ad. In Greek mythology, they were goddesses who personified
beauty, grace, and charm. To the left, as an inset image, we see a
crying girl comforted by her grandma. Perhaps Female Illustrator Nell
Reppy's assignment was to illustrate a story about a young girl's
aspirations to make it big in modeling and become a woman of elegance.
The work is masterfully rendered by a woman illustrator who demonstrates
high technical ability that is absent from most contemporary art. The
disposition of figures is skillfully arranged and her tight composition
is designed to support the artwork's narrative.
Signed and dated lower right.
Not
many examples of original art by Nell Reppy exist today. The present
work is quite rare and a historical example of overlooked Female
Illustators that we are trying to bring back into the spotlight.
Board has mildly darkened with age; bottom corners are bumped in
margin only. Wear and markings in keeping with illustration and
publishing process. Paper is peeling in upper left. Not framed.
Overall: 19.75 x 21.5 inches
Nell Reppy was born around 1904 in Bourlder, Colorado br She was a freelance illustrator and children's book author and illustrator and her work appeared in various publications including Harpers's Bazaar, April 1931 br She worked in New York and some of her books include, A Penny for Candy, The Little Builders' ABC, Here am I