Costume Design for the Shepherdess, for the Ballet 'Les Tentations de la Bergère, premiered at the Théâtre de Monte Carlo, 1924

1923

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Costume design for a Shepherdess, for the ballet 'Les Tentations de la Bergère' (The Temptations of the Shepherdess), premiered at the Théâtre de Monte Carlo in 1924. The costume consists of a calf-length dress of greenish-brown color, with triangles of overlapping, white and green scales on the bodice and front of the skirt, and white scrolling motifs and green border on the skirt, worn over a wide-sleeved, white chemise and white stockings. A greenish-brown hat tied with a green lace around the neck covers the long, black hair, and greenish-gold high heels with bows dress the feet. The shepherdess holds on her shoulders a long stick with two buckets with grape vines, hanging on its edges.

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Title: Costume Design for the Shepherdess, for the Ballet 'Les Tentations de la Bergère, premiered at the Théâtre de Monte Carlo, 1924
Artist: Juan Gris (Spanish, Madrid 1887–1927 Boulogne-sur-Seine)
Date: 1923
Medium: Watercolor and gouache
Dimensions: Sheet: 11 3/4 × 9 in. (29.8 × 22.9 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Bequest of Sallie Blumenthal, 2015
Object Number: 2015.787.26
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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