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Giselle

Title
Giselle
Author
Berman, Eugene, 1899-
Publication
1946.

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Still imageBy appointment only *MGZGA Ber E Gis 5Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Description
Gouache and black pen; 20 x 32 cm.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of the artist.
Subjects
Note
  • Initialed and dated upper center by the artist.
  • Annotation by Berman on front: "Idea for II act curtain for the ballet Giselle." Preliminary design for Ballet Theatre's production of Giselle, premiered October 15, 1946.
  • Elaborate curtain in deep purple tones, swagged and trimmed with gold fringe, partially opened at center to reveal part of stage. Graveyard with two weeping figures and monuments in silouhette against a dusky blue background. Flaming torches flank stage at upper corners.
Call Number
*MGZGA Ber E Gis 5
OCLC
NYPY906016349-F
Author
Berman, Eugene, 1899-
Title
Giselle,
Imprint
1946.
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Local Subject
Set designs -- 20th century.
Research Call Number
*MGZGA Ber E Gis 5
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