Andrea Chenier
Design
1959 (made)
1959 (made)
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Design for a series of stage costumes for three unidentified female characters in a production of Andrea Chenier, created by Leslie Hurry, 1959. Annotation on the design suggests the costumes depicted were created for the mezzo sopranos Elizabeth Howarth, Gloria Jennings and Janet Leggat.
Andrea Chenier by Umberto Giordano & Luigi Illica translated by Tom Hammond was produced by Anthony Besch for Sadler's Wells Opera initially at Coventry Theatre on 11 September 1959, and toured before its official premiere Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London on 13 October 1959.
Andrea Chenier was first produced at La Scala, Milan in 1896 but is not frequently performed in Britain. It is based loosely on the life of the French poet, André Chénier (1762-1794), who was executed during the French Revolution. The opera was chosen to open Sadler’s Wells Theatre after the building of a new proscenium arch for the stage and improved acoustics.
A review published in The Times 14th October, 1959, noted that ‘the sets and dresses by Leslie Hurry had the authentic French Revolutionary appearance.’
Andrea Chenier by Umberto Giordano & Luigi Illica translated by Tom Hammond was produced by Anthony Besch for Sadler's Wells Opera initially at Coventry Theatre on 11 September 1959, and toured before its official premiere Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London on 13 October 1959.
Andrea Chenier was first produced at La Scala, Milan in 1896 but is not frequently performed in Britain. It is based loosely on the life of the French poet, André Chénier (1762-1794), who was executed during the French Revolution. The opera was chosen to open Sadler’s Wells Theatre after the building of a new proscenium arch for the stage and improved acoustics.
A review published in The Times 14th October, 1959, noted that ‘the sets and dresses by Leslie Hurry had the authentic French Revolutionary appearance.’
Object details
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| Title | Andrea Chenier (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Black ink, watercolour and pencil drawing |
| Brief description | Design for a series of stage costumes for three unidentified female characters in a production of Andrea Chenier, created by Leslie Hurry, 1959 |
| Physical description | Design for a series of stage costumes for three unidentified female characters in a production of Andrea Chenier, created by Leslie Hurry, 1959. The design shows three full length female figures, and is executed in ink, pencil and watercolour. The figure on the left is wearing a pale blue dress with a raised waistline and which is decorated with a deep purple sash at the neckline and waist. She is also wearing a bonnet with a high, upright, brim. The central figure wears a short sleeved pale pink dress, also with a raised waistline, and a long train. Her hair is trimmed with a narrow bow and plumed feathers. The figure on the right is shown in profile. The overdress has a close fitting bodice and is executed in tones of pale orange and red. The bodice closes with deep blue lacing at the centre front. She wears a pleated fichu at the love neckline of the dress and her small, crimson, hat is trimmed with a plumed feather. She carries a closed fan in her left hand. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Caro Rathbone |
| Literary reference | Andrea Chenier |
| Summary | Design for a series of stage costumes for three unidentified female characters in a production of Andrea Chenier, created by Leslie Hurry, 1959. Annotation on the design suggests the costumes depicted were created for the mezzo sopranos Elizabeth Howarth, Gloria Jennings and Janet Leggat. Andrea Chenier by Umberto Giordano & Luigi Illica translated by Tom Hammond was produced by Anthony Besch for Sadler's Wells Opera initially at Coventry Theatre on 11 September 1959, and toured before its official premiere Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London on 13 October 1959. Andrea Chenier was first produced at La Scala, Milan in 1896 but is not frequently performed in Britain. It is based loosely on the life of the French poet, André Chénier (1762-1794), who was executed during the French Revolution. The opera was chosen to open Sadler’s Wells Theatre after the building of a new proscenium arch for the stage and improved acoustics. A review published in The Times 14th October, 1959, noted that ‘the sets and dresses by Leslie Hurry had the authentic French Revolutionary appearance.’ |
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| Accession number | S.1882-2014 |
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| Record created | August 26, 2014 |
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