Three Showgirls in Blue, Pink, and Green
Original drawing and illustration on paper • Anonymous amateur artist; contemporary fan art or character design study.
Style & Movement
Contemporary Cartoon/Illustrative style; heavily influenced by mid-20th-century American animation (indicative of the 'Uptown Girl' or 'Disney' simplified character aesthetics).
Medium & Technique
Felt-tip markers (alcoholic or water-based), ballpoint pen, and graphite pencil. The technique involves contour drawing with marker saturation for the gowns and plumed headpieces.
Creation Period
Early 21st Century (circa 2010–2024)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8.5 x 11 inches (standard letter size); landscape orientation.
Subject Description
Three female figures depicted in flamboyant, stylized cabaret or burlesque costumes. They wear feathered fascinators and long, trailing mermaid-style gowns with ruffled hems. The figures are arranged in a repetitive, rhythmic line, suggesting a choreographed dance sequence or costume variations. The third figure is incomplete, showing the underlying pencil construction lines.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; the work is an active 'work in progress' with visible smudge marks and unfinished sections.
Estimated Market Value
$5 - $20 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $30 USD (strictly for decorative or sentimental value)
Provenance History
Private collection; likely a personal sketchbook leaf or hobbyist's study. No exhibition or commercial history recorded.
Art Historical Significance
Low art-historical significance; it serves as an example of modern digital-age folk art and the influence of animation media on amateur drawing practices. It demonstrates the process of character 'model sheet' creation.
Notable Features
The most noteworthy feature is the visible transition from the finished, vibrantly colored figures on the left to the raw pencil underdrawing on the far right, providing insight into the artist's drafting process.
Condition Issues
Paper creasing in the upper right corner, uneven marker application causing visible streaking (lap marks), pencil smudging in the center-left, and an incomplete figure on the right side.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight as marker ink is highly fugitive (prone to fading). Store in an acid-free sleeve or frame with UV-protective glass if preservation is desired.