Friday 28 October 2016

Laura Caracofe


Early January 1917 Lingerie Number Editor Elspeth Champcommunal Art by Claire Frances (Fanny) Avery, 1879 – 1927 Studied Pratt institute New York 1909 she began attaining some notoriety as an artist illustrator. New York Times review noted that Claire Averys renderings of the ballerina Geneé, "emphasized Miss Avery's remarkable gift for the interpretation of swift motion. The dainty elegance and grace of the dancer are caught with almost incredible truth and expressiveness."