James D. Herbert (1896-1970). Three Fashion Models in Blue. All works estate stamped with details on each work verso. Lot includes "Blue on Blue" watercolor on blue paper, before 1947, 9 1/2" x 12 1/2"; "Bows & Stripes", watercolor, before 1947, 10" x 14" and "Shoulder Accent", watercolor 9 1/2" x 12 1/2". All works come matted in 20" x 16". These three water color works by Jame Herbert are from a series of model drawings he completed at the Society of Illustrators honing his craft for his commercial account at Butterick Patterns. Herbert completed a number of Butterick Pattern Prototypes in 1934 that are now in the Archives of American Art in Washington, DC. James Herbert was a highly educated and privileged artist born in New York City, who lived in Manhattan and studied at Columbia University during his youth. He attended the Art Students League of New York from 1920-1923, and again from 1926-1929. He became a member of the Society of Illustrators and went on to do commercial work for advertisers and fashion magazine. He later relocated in 1947 to Providence, RI to teach at the Rhode Island School of Design and become a member of the Providence Art Club and Newport Art AssociationNo reserve on this lot

Good

20 x 16 in

1 lb