#04494 Xavier Gosé i Rovira (1876-1915)

The drawing presents a figure in what appears to be a fashion design sketch. The subject is rendered in a stylized manner, emphasizing elongated proportions and a slender physique. She stands with her arms raised, showcasing a dress adorned with a repeating geometric pattern. This motif consists of angular shapes arranged in horizontal bands across the garment’s length.
The color palette is restrained; black dominates the dress itself, while the background remains largely uncolored, allowing the focus to remain on the design. A subtle blue-green hue highlights certain areas of the dress, adding a touch of depth and visual interest. The figures hair is depicted as dark and voluminous, styled with what seems to be a feathered headband or ornament. Her face is rendered with simplified features, conveying an air of elegance and sophistication.
The pose suggests a presentation or display, indicative of its function as a design study. The overall impression conveys a sense of modernity and refinement, characteristic of the early twentieth century’s evolving fashion sensibilities. The deliberate simplification of form and the geometric patterning point towards an interest in abstraction and a departure from more traditional representational styles.
The artists signature appears at the bottom right corner, along with what seems to be a date – 1927. This detail provides context for understanding the work within its historical timeframe.