Barbara Nessim

Swimmers and Divers - Women Illustrators

1993

The current work, Yo Yo, is rendered by a pioneering Feminist Female Illustrator a trailblazer and friend and roommate of Gloria Steinem. to include: "Yo Yo", 1967, signed and dated ...

This work clearly has homosexual overtones which in the mid-'40s was as daring as showing nudity. I am not sure if this was the artist's intention but the salesgirl and the model look identical and she signs it twice Shermond. Added to this is a strobe light effect where the model's image is partly replicated giving the impression of 2 figures. She's lost in thought pondering the notion of removing the bows and seeing the consequences. Meanwhile, the sales girls ( perhaps her alta ego - perhaps an admirer ) eggs her on. Caption: "You can always remove the bows if you think they're too fussy." Cover cartoon for unknown publication - Signed "Shermund" twice in the lower right image, dated on verso, and captioned in graphite in the lower margin. Original Matte and not framed - Barbara Shermund...

Barbara Nessim is an artist/ illustrator who has contributed to Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, New York Magazine, Rolling Stone, Time, Ms among others. Sign...

Mid-West Female Illustrator Robin Artine Smith depicts a female swimmer running from the beach into the water. The poster-like graphic image captures a peak moment of pure fun and j...

Watercolor drawing on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1960s. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.

Figurative acrylic on paper painting by young professional European artist Waleria Matelska. Artwork is minimalist and composed with synthesized shapes. Painting is vibrant- main col...

Figurative acrylic on paper painting by young professional European artist Waleria Matelska. Artwork is minimalist and composed with synthesized shapes. Painting is vibrant- main col...

Blair Hughes-Stanton (British, 1902-1981) The Bathers Ink and watercolour Signed and dated `Blair HS 38’ (lower right) 13.1/2 x 20 in. (34.4 x 50.7 cm.)