Promenade Dress c. 1937

Lucien Verbeke's "Promenade Dress" from c. 1937 depicts a fashion design in a blue and black color scheme. The detailed pencil and watercolor work captures the delicate ruffles and elegant form of the dress. This fashion illustration, a common art form for showcasing new designs, showcases the artist’s talent and the beauty of 1930s fashion. This artwork is a great example of fashion illustration, a genre that flourished in the 20th century.