Costume Design
1985 (Painted, drawn)
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Costume design for Andrew Forbes as Boreas, God of the North Wind, and a Wind. The design depicts two full length male figure wearing late 17th century style costumes. The costumes consist of large white fur coats worn with black gloves and cravats. The figure depicting Boreas also wears a black tunic and breeches. Unsigned by the artist.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Pencil, pen & ink, and watercolour, on paper. |
| Brief description | Costume design by Lez Brotherston for Andrew Forbes as Boreas, God of the North Winds, and a Wind in the opera "Les Boreades", Royal Academy of Music, London, November 21st 1985. |
| Physical description | Costume design for Andrew Forbes as Boreas, God of the North Wind, and a Wind. The design depicts two full length male figure wearing late 17th century style costumes. The costumes consist of large white fur coats worn with black gloves and cravats. The figure depicting Boreas also wears a black tunic and breeches. Unsigned by the artist. |
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| Production type | Unique |
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| Credit line | Given by the designer |
| Object history | This costume design by Lez Brotherston is part of an extensive collection of designs donated to the Theatre Museum by the artist in 2002. The design was executed for the British stage premiere of Rameau' opera "Les Boreades" performed by the Royal Academy of Music on November 21st 1985. The production was directed by Stephen Lawless and conducted by Roger Norrington. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Literary reference | Les Boreades |
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| Accession number | S.265-2002 |
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| Record created | March 6, 2003 |
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