Judith and Holofernes
Costume Design
mid 20th century (made)
mid 20th century (made)
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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
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| Title | Judith 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. |
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| 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 created | April 18, 2019 |
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