Ronald McRae Untitled Fashion Figure Watercolour

Updated August 7, 2026

Artist: Ronald McRae (Canadian, 20th Century) Title: Untitled Fashion Figure Medium: Original Watercolour and Ink on paper Signature: Signed lower right: Ronald McRae Sight Size: 13.5 x 9.5 in. Frame Size: 19 x 14.5 in. A stylish original fashion illustration by Canadian artist Ronald McRae, depicting a poised female figure dressed in a bold red-and-white striped top, white trousers, and black hat. Executed in watercolour with ink detailing, the composition reflects the elegant graphic style associated with mid-century commercial fashion illustration. Artist Biography: Ronald McRae was a Canadian illustrator and painter whose work included fashion illustration, commercial art, and figure studies. Working during the mid-twentieth century, McRae developed a clean, modern style characterized by confident draftsmanship, elegant proportions, and a refined sense of colour. His original illustrations demonstrate the influence of the golden age of fashion and advertising art, combining expressive line with economical watercolour washes. Although less widely documented than many of his contemporaries, McRae's original works remain appreciated for their decorative appeal and skilled execution. Today, original fashion illustrations by Ronald McRae are collected for their period style and their connection to the history of Canadian commercial and fashion art, making them appealing additions to collections of vintage illustration and design.

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