Eduardo García Benito (1891–1981) was a Spanish fashion illustrator and painter, noted for his
Vogue covers of the 1920s and 1930s.
Benito studied at the Mignon studio, and later trained under Daniel Vierge. In 1912 he moved to Paris, he later spent 15 years painting Vogue covers. Among his subjects as a portrait painter were Alfonso XIII of Spain, Paul Poiret, and the Chinese royal family. Also in 1912, he won a scholarship to study at L’École des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
Take a look at these vintage photos to see impressive fashion illustration by Eduardo García Benito for Vogue in the 1920s and 1930s.
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“Paris Openings Number”, Vogue, circa 1920s |
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“Zu Beginn der Wintersaison”, Vogue, circa 1920s |
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German Vogue cover, circa 1920s |
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Cover of Vogue, November 15, 1921 |
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“Spring Fabrics and Original Vogue Designs”, Vogue, February 1, 1924 |
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