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[Offenbach in the underworld.

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Description

Pen, pencil and watercolor; 33 x 42 cm.

Donor/Sponsor

Gift of Mrs. René Bouché, 1981.

Subjects

Note

Inscribed lower right: Clement. Inscribed lower left: Rizzo. Three costume designs for Antony Tudor's ballet Offenbach in the underworld, premiered by Ballet Theatre, April 18, 1956.
Female figure full length to front on far right side. She wears a blue-green skirt, with a violet apron trimmed in black fringe and a tight-fitting, low-cut black jacket. She stands in fourth position and her head is turned to the left in profile. This costume was worn by Nansi Clement as Madame la Patronne. The other two costumes are for a young girl. The figure in the center wears a white dress with rose floral print and sash. She is inclined slightly to the left. The figure on the left wears a pale blue nightgown and carries a lighted candle in a holder. Her feet are bare. These costumes were worn by Marlene Rizzo as Madame la Patronne's little daughter. Extensive annotations about the costumes.

Call Number

*MGZGB Bou R Off 24

OCLC

NYPY906020742-F

Author

Bouché, René, 1905-1963.

Title

[Offenbach in the underworld.

Imprint

1956].

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Local Subject

Costume designs -- 20th century.

Research Call Number

*MGZGB Bou R Off 24