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Elegant. Cinematic. Archival.
Katharine Hepburn, The Millionairess is an original pencil drawing by Pierre Balmain, c...
Description
Elegant. Cinematic. Archival.
Katharine Hepburn, The Millionairess is an original pencil drawing by Pierre Balmain, created on paper as part of his costume sketches for Hepburn’s role in the 1952 Broadway production The Millionairess. The drawing captures both the spirit of the character and Hepburn’s unmistakable presence, distilled through Balmain’s refined, fashion-forward hand.
Rendered with precision and restraint, the sketch reflects Balmain’s mastery of line and proportion, offering a rare glimpse into the creative dialogue between haute couture and the stage. The simplicity of pencil allows the elegance of the design to shine, preserving the immediacy and intimacy of the artist’s process.
An artful statement for a study, dressing room, or gallery wall—celebrating theatrical history and timeless style.
16 x 13 in | 40.6 × 33 cm
DETAILS
Pierre Alexandre Claudius Balmain (1914-1982) was a French fashion designer and founder of leading post-war fashion house Balmain. Known for sophistication and elegance, he described the art of dressmaking as "the architecture of movement." Balmain began studying architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts in 1933, also undertaking freelance work drawing for the designer Robert Piguet. Balmain actively promoted himself internationally from the early days – touring Australia in 1947 and designing a line to be produced in the country. He expanded operations to the United States in 1951, selling ready-to-wear clothes that earned him a prestigious Neiman Marcus Fashion Award in 1955.[1] He was, by this stage, designing clothes worn by Vojislav Stanimirovic and stars, such as Marlene Dietrich and Katharine Hepburn. Pierre Balmain died at the age of 68 of liver cancer at the American Hospital of Paris, having just completed the sketches for his fall collection.
Specifications
Medium: Drawing
Materials: Pencil Drawing
Dimensions: 16 x 13 inches (40.6 × 33 cm)
Frame: Not Included
Condition: Excellent
Signature: Signed
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