Garbo's Eyes from a sketch by Cecil Beaton
A new line inspired by Cecil Beaton's
sketches is available as wallpaper and fabric.
Sir Cecil Walter Hardy Beaton , 1904-80
England
Beaton was known for a certain casual, sketchy drawing style
Pansy from Cecil Beaton Fabric
Tic-Tac-Toe from Cecil Beaton Fabric
He wasn't really a pattern designer, but he
created a look that is adaptable
to fabrics.
Vogue Cover by Beaton, 1938
Vogue, 1949
Publicity Still for My Fair Lady, 1964
In later years he became a set, film and costume designer, notably for Gigi and
My Fair Lady.
Nancy Cunard, 1929
He first became known for his fabulous portraits combining geometry, lighting and dramatic sitters. He also documented Britain in World War II.
Sailor sewing aboard ship
Neat! Love the "Garbo's Eyes" chair and the sailor sewing. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI can see a really good fabric artist recreating that vogue cover with fabric - it is so cool
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