Porter Woodruff, Neglected Vogue Illustrator
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Porter Woodruff (1894-1959) was one of five American fashion illustrators Vogue magazine had based in Paris in the early 1920s. He continued illustrating for Vogue through the 1930s, residing in New York City and Tunisia as well as Paris. He died in Tunisia. Why little else is known about him can be gleaned here (click on the "learn more ..." line). Besides Vogue, he contributed covers to House & Garden magazine (another Condé Nast publication) around the time of the Great War, before moving to Paris. He also painted North African scenes that fail to impress me. You can Google on his name to locate some of these if you are curious. Woodruff was not a great fashion illustrator, but was good in the context of his times. Gallery House & Garden cover - June 1917 A nice composition in synch with the architectural style. House & Garden cover - November 1917 Sketch of Chanel costume - 1923 Vogue cover - March 1926 Interesting minimalist concept. Wedding dress by Je