Irwin Crosthwait
| Birth name | Irwin Crosthwait |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 24, 1914 Creston, British Columbia |
| Died |
September 1, 1981 (aged 67) Montreal, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Field | Painting |
Irwin Crosthwait (June 24, 1914 – September 1, 1981), was a Canadian painter best known for his role as a fashion illustrator.[1]
Biography
Crosthwait first began his studies as an artist in Montreal at the Sir George Williams College where he studied for three years; this was soon followed by a year at the Pratt Institute. In 1944, Crosthwait was awarded the prestigious Canadian Jessie Dow prize for his watercolor painting,[2] it also was during this time in which he was attached as an artist to the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. In 1946, Crosthwait set up his studio in Paris; it would take 12 more years but it would be in Paris where he would establish himself as a fashion illustrator. Crosthwait found success and was soon under contract of Harper's Bazaar to supply the fashion magazine with illustrations of fashion shown in Paris, London and Rome.[3]
References
- ↑ Blackman, Cathy (2007). 100 years of fashion illustration. Laurence King Publishing. p. 169. ISBN 978-1-85669-462-9.
- ↑ "Jessie Dow Prizes Are Awarded Here". Montreal Gazette. 1944-05-19.
- ↑ Villeneuve, Paquerette (1960-08-03). "Recognition Long Time Coming To Creston Artist In Paris". Lethbridge Herald. Retrieved 2010-08-09.