Henri Matchavariani (VOGUE illustrator) (1939) Fashion drawing. Contribution for Vogue 1990

Large oil pastel on paper. Dimensions: 49 X 34 cm and 65 X 50 cm with mat: 49 X 34 cm and 65 X 50 with mat. To be framed. Signed and dated lower right by the artist. 1989 around 1990, henri matchavariani produced a whole series of fashion designs with clothes inspired by thierry mugler. Henri matchavariani (born in 1939) is a french painter, calligrapher and illustrator of georgian and romanian origin. He was artistic director in paris and milan. He has produced numerous illustrations for the press (vogue) and advertising campaigns, notably for air france. He worked closely with helmut newton on a project for cacharel. His art is guided by the elegance of the line and by imaginative flight gestures, inspired by the orient. His calligraphy corresponds to that of christian dotremont. An exhibition “henri matchavariani and christian dotremont” is planned soon. "just a few lines, for economy, for the strict necessity of the sign. Just a few lines like a vibration of pastel or ink in the silence of my white sheets. Just a few lines, and no more." henri matchavariani henri matchavariani is also a personality of french cinema: he has produced numerous dubbings, and regularly appears in supporting roles, notably in films by philippe claudel, roman polanski, etc. He currently stars opposite michael douglas in the title role of the apple television series: benjamin franklin.