Hetreau has illustrated the seven deadly sins by personifying them as women dressed by the leading couturiers of the day. What is interesting is that he has also drawn a character in the same drawing to illustrate the seven Catholic virtues opposite the particular sin involved.
What a novel way approach to illustrating the current fashions of the day with a bit of humour also involved. The illustrations are very French and Almost Cocteau like in their appearance. You have to look closely at the detail of each drawing for the humour involved.
As they were done during World War II I am sure that there are some hidden references to the repressed atmosphere felt in France during the German occupation.
Greed and Generosity dressed by Paquin
Anger and Patience dressed by Fath
Gluttony and Temperance dressed by Mad Carpentier
Envy and Altruism dressed by Marcel Rochas
Sloth and Activity dressed by Madelaine Vramant
Pride and Modesty dressed by Lelong
Lust and Chastity dressed by Gres
uh wow, I think Lady Activité looks very chic!
ReplyDeleteI just loved this post thank you very much for sharing these wonderful illustrations, they're just amazing!
Have a great day! :)
these are fantastique! what a find. May I archive them for future reference? pgt
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous. Yes, they are very cocteau-ish.
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed at the creativity that came out of Paris when the city was occupied during WWII.
What a fabulous find. You share the most wonderful discoveries, David!
ReplyDeleteGayle, yes no problems in archiving for future reference.
ReplyDeleteBelle, yes they were incredibly creative and inventive in all areas.
Will and Spoiled. many thanks
I stole gluttony and put it on my sidebar with a link to your post. Fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteJill, I am so glad that you liked it Gluttony especially!
ReplyDeleteThese are just wonderful thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth Galindo Roberts PhD
amazing!
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