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Judith and Holofernes

Costume Design
mid 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Phyllis Dolton had design for the Markova Dolin Companies early in her career and later taught art. According to the donor, Martin Brady, this design was for an unrealised ballet on the theme of Judith and Holofernes.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleJudith and Holofernes (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour and pencil on paper
Brief description
Costume design by Phyllis Dolton for Charmis, a governor (Acts 1 & 3) in an unrealised ballet Judith and Holofernes
Physical description
Costume design showing a white-bearded man wearing a mauve and gold surcoat over a white gown, the gown decorated with a criss-cross pattern in gold. The sleeves of the gown are very full. The man has a gold cap to match his coat. On green-grey paper.
Dimensions
  • Height: 31.5cm
  • Width: 25.3cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'CHARMIS. / A GOVERNOR.'

    Note
    Written in upper left hand corner

  • 'ACTS ONE / & THREE'

    Note
    Written in upper right hand corner

Credit line
Given by Martin Brady
Object history
The donor, Martin Brady, acquired the design from the artist, who was a friend.
Summary
Phyllis Dolton had design for the Markova Dolin Companies early in her career and later taught art. According to the donor, Martin Brady, this design was for an unrealised ballet on the theme of Judith and Holofernes.
Collection
Accession number
S.209-2019

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Record createdApril 18, 2019
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