This is an original Mid-Century vintage fashion print that originally appeared in a 1943 French haute couture fashion magazine that catered to the most chic women of the time. It is a beautifully illustrated image that has a painterly quality with deep rich color hues. It is dramatic, luxurious and sumptuous. It is dated, illustrated and signed. D.42 was the signature of André Delfau (1914-2000) who was an internationally acclaimed stage, set, costume and fashion illustrator whose work is characterized by dramatic use of vibrant color and form. He created fashion designs for major Paris couture houses such as Balmain, Patou and Balenciaga. This image is 8 x 11 in size. it is in excellent clean, pristine condition and comes custom matted in a neutral tone custom 16 x 20 inch mat that is ready for a standard size frame. Please allow time for custom matting. See the companion fashion print offered in our shop. Contact us for discount for the purchase of the two prints.