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A Stitch in Time by Gil Elvgren
This beautiful hand painted painting shows a surprised woman holding a sewing needle
A small domestic sewing mishap becomes the ideal pretext for a staging full of liveliness and comicality. The great master of illustration Gil Elvgren takes advantage of “A Stitch in Time” to sketch a narrative situation typical of the pin-up comic register. This elegant composition delights the viewer with its subtle balance between amused candor and suggestive seduction.
Perched on an elegant powder-blue tufted stool, a charming brunette displays a particularly expressive surprised pout. Wearing a white cap and dressed in a matching cardigan over a bright red top, her white buttoned skirt opens widely over her shapely thighs. This pose reveals her white garter straps and thin dark stockings, adding an undeniable spice to the scene. She holds high a needle threaded with a taut black thread, preparing to sew her garment with care. At her feet, an open wicker sewing basket reveals bobbins of thread near a pair of sparkling scissors.
The incredibly precise treatment of haberdashery accessories and the brilliant glints of the scissors highlight an acute sense of detail. Gil Elvgren masterfully proves his ability to paint supple drapes and the velvety quality of materials in oil.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PAINTING :
- Oil painting reproduction made by hand on a coton canvas.
- The choice of the formats is possible from the options of the article with the possibility of ordering your custom format.
- The delay for the making of the reproduction is about 3 or 4 weeks but this delay can be extended by the painter if necessary.
- Shipping time are approximately 10 to 15 business days by NORMAL delivery and 5 to 6 business days by EXPRESS delivery.
Guarantee: Satisfied or Refunded