Thursday, September 4, 2008

Charlotte Moss reader question

I received an email from a reader asking about the illustration in a picture in a post I did awhile back on turquoise and red. The image in question is in Charlotte Moss's study - she writes
The illustration in question shows the lower half of a woman holding a handbag, located in far left corner of her office, below a group of 4 smaller photosDo any of you recognize what it is? Can we help my friend out?
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10 comments:

  1. columnistSeptember 4, 2008 at 8:29 AM

    No. But turquoise and red really do work, and I'm going to do it next time. I await your other respondents' replies. How intriguing!

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  2. MIMILEESeptember 4, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    Nope, but I am loving that wallpaper!! I am wondering what it is and how I can get it!

    I see you are in D.C. and I was wondering if you know Frank Babb Randolph, a wonderful designer there......He is a friend of mine and has been a guest in my home when he spoke at our Antiquarian Society several years ago.

    Love your BLOG!

    best regards,
    MIMILEE,<><

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2008 at 2:23 PM

    You might ask Joni over at cotedetexas. She's very informative and full of knowledge.
    I think Charlotte Moss has a store in NYC. You may also try calling the store to inquire.

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  4. ArchitectDesign™September 4, 2008 at 2:30 PM

    Anon, I sent Joni an email asking her :-) Calling the store to ask is a good idea though!
    Mimilee, I don't know Frank Randolph -but maybe we'll cross paths one of these days - DC is like a small town!

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  5. DianneSeptember 4, 2008 at 6:36 PM

    I have the answer. It's done by Rene Bouche. A mid century Vogue illustrator. It is of a Christian Dior bag and skirt.

    I knew art school would come in handy at some point!! LOL

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  6. ArchitectDesign™September 4, 2008 at 7:37 PM

    Thanks Dianne! I'm sure art school is useful other ways too :-) Education is never a waste! Thanks for sharing!!!

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  7. pve designSeptember 4, 2008 at 10:58 PM

    Could it be Cecil Beaton? I will investigate this!

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  8. cotedetexasSeptember 4, 2008 at 11:05 PM

    Oh, I see someone beat me to the answer. just kidding. I had no idea! glad y'all have misplaced faith in moi.

    GO Piven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    joke

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  9. ArchitectDesign™September 5, 2008 at 8:54 AM

    Oh Joni -don't be getting all political on me here in blogland! LOL

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2008 at 7:47 PM

    I believe it is a drawing BY Christian Dior....

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